101 Bangkok Ebook 2017 v2

Contents
Introduction: Read First. . . . . . . 4 28. Wat Rakang (Bell Temple). . . . . . . 40
About Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 29. Wat Yannawa (Boat Temple) . . . . . . 41

30. Wat Saket (Golden Mount) . . . . . . . 42
Section 1: Museums & Galleries . . 10
31. Loha Prasat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1. Baan Silapin (Artist’s House). . . . . . 11
32. Santa Cruz Church . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2. Jim Thompson House. . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Suan Pakkad Palace Museum. . . . . . 13 Section 3: Nature & Outdoors. . . 45
4. M.R. Kukrit Heritage Home. . . . . . . 14 33. Lumpini Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5. Kamthieng House Museum. . . . . . . 15 34. Benjakiti Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6. Bangkok National Museum. . . . . . . 16 35. Bangkok Snake Farm. . . . . . . . . . 48
7. Ban Baat (Monk’s Bowl). . . . . . . . . 17 36. Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World. . . . 49
8. Bicycle Museum & Antiques . . . . . . . 18 37. Samphran Crocodile Farm . . . . . . . 50
9. Volunteer in Bangkok. . . . . . . . . . . 19 38. Dusit Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10. Bangkok Art & Culture Center . . . . . 20 39. Fishing at Bungsamran Lake . . . . . 52
11. Museum of Contemporary Art . . . . 21 40. Bangkok Safari World . . . . . . . . . . 53
12. Numthong Gallery at Aree. . . . . . . 22 41. Thai Kickboxing Fight . . . . . . . . . . 54
13. Museum of Counterfeit Goods . . . . 23 42. Flowhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
14. Bangkokian Museum. . . . . . . . . . 24 43. Thai Football Match . . . . . . . . . . . 56
15. Bangkok Corrections Museum. . . . 25 44. Bangkok on a Tuk Tuk . . . . . . . . . 57
16. Bangkok Seashell Museum . . . . . . 26 45. Bike Tour of Bangkok. . . . . . . . . . 58
17. Royal Barges Museum. . . . . . . . . . 27 46. Explore Bangkok’s Canals. . . . . . . 59
18. Erawan Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 47. Bang Krachao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
19. Siriraj Medical Museum. . . . . . . . . 29 48. Koh Kret Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
20. Vimanmek Mansion. . . . . . . . . . . 30 49. Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market . 62
21. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall . . . 31 50. Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market . 63
Section 2: Historical Temples. . . 32 Section 4: Entertainment . . . . . 64

22. Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew . . . . 34 51. Siam Niramit Theater . . . . . . . . . . 65
23. Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) . . . . . . 35 52. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theater. . 66
24. Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). . . . . . 36 53. Art in Paradise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
25. Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha). . . . . 37 54. Siam Park City Amusement Park . . . 68
26. Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple). 55. Thai Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
38 56. Luxury Movie Theater . . . . . . . . . . 70
27. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat . . . . . . . 39 57. Khao San Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
58. Jam to Live Music. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 91. Nana - Middle Eastern Food. . . . . .107
59. Rooftop Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 92. Durian - King of Fruits . . . . . . . . . 108
60. W District (Phra Khanong). . . . . . . 74 93. Boon Rawd (Singha) Brewery. . . . .109
Section 5: Shopping & Markets. . 75 94. Bangkok Coffee Shops. . . . . . . . .110

61. EM District (EmQuartier). . . . . . . . 76 95. Thai Cooking Class . . . . . . . . . . .111
62. MBK (Mahboonkrong). . . . . . . . . . 77 96. Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise . . . . . .112
63. Malls at Siam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 97. Bangkok Street Food. . . . . . . . . .113
64. Pratuman Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 79 98. Yaowarat (Chinatown) . . . . . . . . .114
65. Pantip Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 99. Or Tor Kor Market. . . . . . . . . . . .115
66. Silom District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 100. Nang Loeng Market. . . . . . . . . .116
67. Gold and Gems Shopping. . . . . . . 82 101. Wang Lang Market. . . . . . . . . . .117
68. Custom Suit and Clothes . . . . . . . . 83 Bangkok Map . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
69. Asiatique The Riverfront. . . . . . . . 84 Itineraries (Day 1 - Day 3). . . . . 119
70. Chatuchak Weekend Market. . . . . . 85
Airport Information . . . . . . . . 130
71. Talad Rot Fai Ratchada. . . . . . . . . 86
72. Saphan Phut Market . . . . . . . . . . 87
Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . 132
73. Pahurat (Little India). . . . . . . . . . 88 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . 138
74. Saphan Pla (Fish Market) . . . . . . . . 89 10 Thai Dishes (& Restaurants). . 145
75. Flower Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Safety Information. . . . . . . . .156
76. Khlong Toey Market . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Food Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Section 6: Food & Drink. . . . . . . 92
Thai Cultural Information. . . . .164
77. Central Thai Food. . . . . . . . . . . . 93
78. Northeastern Thai Food. . . . . . . . 94 Medical Information . . . . . . . . 166
79. Northern Thai Food . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Sample Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . 167
80. Southern Thai Food . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Additional Resources. . . . . . . . 169
81. Nam Prik Meal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Thank You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
82. Thai Vegetarian Food . . . . . . . . . . 98
83. Thai Boat Noodles. . . . . . . . . . . . 99
84. Thai Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
85. Thai Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
86. Bangkok Food Courts. . . . . . . . . 102
87. Royal Thai Food. . . . . . . . . . . . .103
88. Bizarre Thai Foods. . . . . . . . . . . 104
89. Thai Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
90. Fine Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Introduction
Known in Thai as Krung Thep

Mahanakhon (กรุงเทพมหานคร), and
sometimes referred to as the City of
Angels or the Big Mango, Bangkok is
the biggest and most influential city
in Thailand.
With museums to cater to nearly

every interest, temples and Royal
Palaces that will have your eyes
squinting from the gold, to bustling
markets where you can buy just
about anything you’re looking for,
and a street food culture that will
keep your mouth watering, Bangkok
is full of enchanting things to see, do,
and eat.
One could create an entire 101 list of
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only temples or activities that revolve around eating in Bangkok, so what
I’ve tried to do is keep things balanced by curating a well-rounded list of
101 attractions that includes a bit of everything.
While eBook: 101 Things To Do In Bangkok does include some of the most
famous attractions in Bangkok, it also highlights some unique aspects of
the city, as well as other things I think demonstrate Thai culture, food,
and lifestyle. In order to cater to both short term tourists and long term
Thailand residents, this guide includes a diverse range of activities; Some
are perfect for a two day visit, others I would recommend only if you
remain in Thailand for a longer period of time.
Also, I’m an advocate for crafting a unique itinerary that relates to what is
most interesting for you (example: you may be passionate about shopping,
so don’t try to go to all the museums - instead focus on your interests).
This eBook is a collection of exploration ideas and tips. It’s a guide that
is not only meant to be a list of attractions, but also a wake up call and
action plan to discovering the endless possibilities and opportunities that
Bangkok gives you.
About
I flew to Bangkok in early 2009

with no intention to stay longer
than I wanted to. In other words, I
had no plans.
I stayed for about two weeks.
But I didn’t leave Southeast Asia.

Instead I traveled around the
region for about six months before returning to Bangkok to meet up with a
friend.
It was at this time that I settled in Bangkok, rented my first studio

apartment, and eventually signed a contract to teach English for an entire
year (quite a serious commitment for a guy with no plans at that time). I
needed to earn some money as I had used up all my savings, and Bangkok
was as good or better of a place to do that as any.
English teaching wasn’t for me.

However, while teaching and
collecting paychecks, I was able to
continue blogging, making videos,
and experimenting with various
online projects. After completing
a year of teaching, I made up my
mind to live frugally, continue
traveling (with Bangkok as a home
base), and pursue both food and
travel.
It was also in Bangkok where I met Ying, who I am blessed to have as my

wife now. She even allowed me to have durian at our wedding!
I love to learn about new cultures, submerse myself into unknown places,
and most of all, I enjoy eating and understanding food from around the
world. As much as I love to sit at my laptop blogging, I like to explore,
discover unique attractions, and go on food pilgrimages.
Bangkok is a city that has so many different layers and dimensions; It’s a
city that’s loaded with an overwhelming quantity of attractions, historically
significant sights to see, endless possibilities for delicious street food, and a
fusion of cultures.
And that’s precisely why I wrote this eBook: to be a useful, practical, and
entertaining resource for both short term tourists and long term residents
in Bangkok. It’s a guide that will hopefully spark adventures and supply
ideas which will assist you in discovering more of Bangkok.
I write about food and travel on Migrationology.com, and write about Thai
food adventures and authentic Thai recipes on EatingThaiFood.com. If you
have any questions I’d love to hear from you. You can e-mail me at: mark@
migrationology.com.
Thank you again for your support!
- Mark Wiens
Guide organization and key
Before we jump into the bulk of this eBook, we need to first go over a few
quick things.
A list of 101 things can be overwhelming, so I’ve divided the attractions into
six main sections to make it easier to navigate:
Section 1: Museums & Galleries (art, crafts, teakwood mansion)

Section 2: Historical Temples (Grand Palace, Golden Mountain)
Section 3: Nature & Outdoors (zoo, parks, biking)
Section 4: Entertainment (theaters, sky bars, nightlife, massage, floating
market)
Section 5: Shopping & Markets (malls, markets)
Section 6: Food & Drink (street food, cooking courses, Royal Thai cuisine)
Additionally, you’ll find a few icons in the top corner of an attraction (if
applicable). Here’s what they symbolize:
My personal favorite recommendation
Great family activity
Located outside central Bangkok - more of a day trip attraction
Cost: THB also known as Thai Baht is Thailand’s currency. Throughout
the eBook, I use 33 THB equal to 1 USD (But the Baht has fluctuated from
about 30 - 35).
Thai Directions: Within the description box, you’ll notice the

information box. At the bottom of the information box is the “Thai
Directions” heading. This is intended for those that wish to jump in a taxi -
not necessarily always recommended for every attraction - but if you’d like
to use a taxi, these directions will be useful.
Links: Clickable links, which are either “red and underlined,” are
embedded throughout the eBook. Be sure to click the links for more
information.
Map: All 101 items have been mapped on Google so you can conveniently
see where everything is located. Take note though, a few of the attractions
have no specific location.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s begin discovering Bangkok!
Click map to view in Google Maps
Section 1:
Museums & Galleries
001
Information:
Address: 315 Wat Tong Salangam, Phet
Baan Silapin (Artist’s House)
บ้านศิลปิน
Known also as the Artist’s House, Baan

Silapin is a historical preserved wooden
Kasem 28, Thanon Phet Kasem, Pa Si Cha- home along the canal on the Thonburi side
roen, Bangkok, Thailand 10160 of Bangkok. It’s a unique and relaxing place
Open Hours: 9:30 am - 6 pm daily, show at
2 pm on Wednesday - Sunday where you can hang out, eat lunch, have
Phone: 02-868-5279 , 061-564-4636 a cup of coffee, do artwork, and enjoy the
How to get there: Take a taxi to Charoen traditional artistic side of Thai culture.
Sanitwong Soi 3. Go all the way to end of
the road at the 7-Eleven. Then walk across
the footbridge, make a left, and you’ll be At 2 pm on Wednesday - Sunday (not on
at Baan Silapin in just a few minutes.
Monday and Tuesday, and subject to change
on a daily basis), there’s a free traditional
Thai Directions (for Taxi): จรัญสนิทวงศ์
Thai puppet show. I really enjoyed the
ซอย.3 เข้าซอยไปสุดซอยจะเจอ 7-11 ลงหน้า
puppet performance, which depicted a scene
เซเว่น เดินเข้าไปในซอยข้างเซเว่น แล้วเดิน
from the story of Hanuman. You can see
ข้ามสะพานข้ามคลอง แล้วเลี้ยวซ้าย
more photos here.
002
Information:
Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.
Jim Thompson House
พิพิธภัณฑ์บ้านจิม ทอมป์สัน
Jim Thompson was an American man

who fell in love with Thailand and began a
com/ business dealing in Thai silk. He mysteriously
Hours: 9 am - 6 pm daily (last guided tour disappeared on a trip to Malaysia in 1967 and
is at 6 pm)
Cost: 150 THB adult, 100 THB student /
was never seen again.
children
Phone: (662) 216-7368 His historic home in Siam was constructed
Address: 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road,
Bangkok in the traditional Thai style and has now
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain to been opened as a museum. The mystery of
National Stadium station. Exit and make a his story, and his beautiful Thai home and
right on Soi Kasem San 2. Walk straight for
about 200 meters and the house is on your gardens, make the Jim Thompson house
left side - about 5 minutes from MBK. worth a visit.
Thai Directions (for Taxi):

There’s also a pleasant garden cafe and
พิพิธภัณฑ์บ้านจิม ทอมป์สัน ซ.เกษมสันต์2
restaurant located on the compound.
003
Information:
Website: http://www.suanpakkad.com/
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
พิพิธภัณฑ์วังสวนผักกาด
Prince and Princess Chumbhot of Nagara

Svarga made the decision to preserve their
main_eng.php classical Thai style wooden home and
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm daily transform it into a museum open to the
Cost: 100 THB public. The design of the palace offers an
Phone: (662) 246-1775-6
E-mail: info@suanpakkad.com interesting insight into a traditional Thai
Address: 352-354 Si Ayutthaya Road, Rat- luxurious home. There’s also an ornate
chathewi , Bangkok 10400 , Thailand collection of art and cherished artifacts
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain
to Phaya Thai station and make a right on displayed within the museum.
Si Ayutthaya Road and you’ll see the Suan
Pakkad Museum on your right hand side.
The highlight of visiting the Suan Pakkad
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Palace Museum for me was the Lacquer
พิพิธภัณฑ์วังสวนผักกาด Pavilion, with its incredible artistic designs —
ราชเทวี ถ.ศรีอยุธยา that makes it worth visiting alone.
004
Information:
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
M.R. Kukrit Heritage Home
บ้านม.ร.ว.คึกฤทธิ์ ปราโมช
M.R. Kukrit Pramoj was a former Thai prime

minister as well as an artist, poet, and writer.
(closed on Mondays) One of his former homes is a well preserved
Cost: 50 THB adults series of five traditional Thai teak buildings
Phone: +66 (0)2 287 2937
Address: 19 Soi Prapinit, South Sathorn, situated in a lush botanical garden.
Thungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok
How to get there: Take the BTS skytrain What I like most about visiting M.R. Kukrit
to Chong Nonsi, take Exit #2, walk across
Sathorn road, down the steps, then make Home is the traditional Thai architecture,
a left on Naradhiwas Soi 7 (Phra Phinit). the antiques, and especially the garden.
House is on your right hand side.
When you’re there, surrounded by beautiful
Thai Directions (for Taxi): nature, it’s hard to believe you’re still right
บ้านม.ร.ว.คึกฤทธิ์ ปราโมช นราธิวาสซอย 7 in the middle of downtown Bangkok and
surrounding by skyscrapers.
005
Information:
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm on Tuesday - Saturday
Kamthieng House Museum
บ้านคำ�เที่ยง
Kamthieng House Museum, located at

the Siam Society near the busy Asoke
intersection, is a traditional northern Thai
(closed on Sunday, Monday and holidays)
Cost: 100 THB (Lanna culture) house and cultural exhibition.
Phone: 02 661 6470 The Lanna home, which was designed after a
Address: 131 Soi Asoke, Sukhumvit 21,
Bangkok 10110
home from Chiang Rai, rests on stilts above
How to get there: You can either take the the ground and consists of a main room
BTS to Asoke and take Exit 3, or take the decorated with traditional clothing and tools,
MRT to Sukhumvit Exit 1. Walk down Asoke
road about 300 meters, and the museum and includes the family living space.
is on your left hand side, inside the com-
pound. I think the 100 THB fee is a little high,
considering there’s not a lot to see, however
Thai Directions (for Taxi): บ้านคำ�เที่ยง
if you enjoy Thai culture, it’s a decent place to
อโศก เข้าซอยอโศกประมาณ200 เมตร จะ
visit.
อยู่ด้านซ้ายมือ
006
Information:
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm on Wednesday - Sun-
Bangkok National Museum
พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ
The Bangkok National Museum is one of

the largest museums in Southeast Asia, and
day (closed on Monday and Tuesday) it’s a treasure chest of exhibitions showing
Cost: 200 THB adults the history of Thailand, Royal culture, and
Phone: +66 (0)2 215 8173 art and sculpture. The museum is set up in
Address: Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang,
Phra Nakhon Bangkok 10200, Thailand a series of buildings, which themselves are
How to get there: If you don’t take a taxi, historical as well.
the easiest way is to take the Chao Phraya
River Boat to either Maharaj Pier (tourist
boat), or Tha Chang Pier (local boat), then There are displays of precious gold relics,
walk West to Thanon Na Phra That, make sculptures made of ceramic and ivory, and
a left, and walk straight until you reach the a collection of Royal Chariots. A highlight
museum on your left hand side.
of the museum is seeing the The King Ram
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Khamhaeng Inscription, a UNESCO piece
พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ สนามหลวง of art. If you love museums, the National
Museum is a must visit in Bangkok.
007
Information:
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm daily
Ban Baat (Monk’s Bowl)
บ้านบาตร
Ban Baat, known in English as the Monk’s

bowl community, is a living museum. The
Cost: Free to walk around, it’s an entire neighborhood, which consists of a number of
neighborhood outdoor workshops and homes in a network
Address: Soi Ban Baat
of alleys, is one of the last remaining places in
How to get there: The best way to get
there is to walk from Wat Saken (Golden Bangkok where they hand-make monk alms
Mount) temple. Walk down the road and bowls.
head into Ban Baat neighborhood.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Using 8 strips of steel, the seems are welded,
ซอยบ้านบาตร ใกล้วัดสระเกศ then the bowls are filed down, smoothened,
lacquered, and finally painted for decoration.
NOTE: On the corner of Bamrung and This is a traditional Thai art that’s hard to
Boripat Roads there is a workshop where
you can see the bowls being made, but
find, and it’s a unique attraction and well off
walk into the narrow lanes of Soi Ban Baan the beaten path of things to do in Bangkok.
for the best experience.
008
Information:
Bicycle Museum & Antiques
พิพิธภัณฑ์จักรยาน
This museum is quite a trek from central

Bangkok and way off the beaten tourist path,
but the reason I included it is because it’s
Cost: Free entrance
Phone: 02 424 6464, 02 424 4705 pretty unique and if you really love bicycles,
Address: Soi Suan Pak 6, Taling Chan, antiques, and trinkets, you might enjoy it.
Bangkok
How to get there: You’ll need to take a
taxi to get here and it will take about 45 It’s a private museum, mostly just a
mins from central Bangkok if there’s no warehouse full of random things collected
traffic.
and created by the owner. The biggest
collection is bicycles, but there are also
ถนนสวนผัก ซอยสวนผัก 6 ตลิ่งชัน
rickshaws, automobiles, music records,
toys, and quite an extensive collection of
antique bottles of ancient medicine. It’s only
worth going if you really enjoy antiques and
bicycles. Otherwise it’s a bit out of the way.
009
Information:
Volunteer in Bangkok
อาสาสมัคร
Volunteering can be one of the most

rewarding things to do when you travel. Not
Dwight, a good friend of mine, started only is it an opportunity to help others, but
Courageous Kitchen, an organization
that helps others by having fun – or as it’s
also to learn about another culture while
known, funlanthrophy. Browse the web- serving, and even making friends in the
site to see current volunteer opportunities process.
within the city. There is a small fee which
covers the coordination costs, food and
other needs. Listed under the information section are
a number of volunteer opportunities in
Pakkred Babies Home is a center for
orphaned young children. Volunteers are Bangkok.
welcome to spend time helping and play-
ing with the children (their website is fully
in Thai so this is the best English informa-
tion)
FFAC Orphanage presents an opportunity

to hangout with underprivileged children.
010
Information:
Website: http://en.bacc.or.th/
Bangkok Art & Culture Center
หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมแห่งกรุงเทพมหานคร
The artfully designed Bangkok Art

and Culture Center (BACC) is a multi-
functional facility that includes art galleries,
Hours: 10 am - 9 pm Tuesday - Sunday
(closed on Monday) auditoriums, a library, and a number of cafes.
Cost: Free At the Centre you’ll find a variety of rotating
Address: 939 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
exhibitions, but there’s always something
How to get there: BACC is located across going on and something interesting to see.
the street from MBK shopping center. Take
the BTS Skytrain to National Stadium sta-
tion. There’s also a wonderful coffee shop on the
ground floor called Gallery Drip Coffee if you
Thai Directions (for Taxi): หอศิลป enjoy artisan style drip coffee.
วัฒนธรรมแห่งกรุงเทพมหานคร สยาม
มาบุญครอง
Photo courtesy of MOCA
011
Information:
Website: http://www.mocabangkok.com/
Museum of Contemporary Art
พิพิธภัณฑ์ศิลปะไทยร่วมสมัย
Housed in a brand new, state of the art

facility, Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm on Tuesday - Friday, Art (MOCA) presents a vibrant collection of
10 am - 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday modern Thai works of art. Boonchai, a private
(closed on Monday)
Cost: 250 THB adult, 100 THB student
art collector, commissioned the museum
Phone: 02- 953 1005-7 which includes over 400 pieces in a variety of
Address: 499 Moo 3, Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd, different art mediums.
Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
How to get there: The museum is located
in northern Bangkok, not far from Don If you are interested in seeing and learning
Muang Airport. The easiest way to get more about both Thai modern contemporary
there is by taking the BTS Skytrain to Mo
Chit station and then either taking a taxi art and traditional masterpieces, a trip to
or taking a local public bus number 29 or Bangkok’s MOCA is something to add to your
510. itinerary.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): พิพิธภัณฑ์ศิลปะ
ไทยร่วมสมัย 499/50 ถนนวิภาวดีรังสิต
แขวงลาดยาว เขตจตุจักร กรุงเทพฯ 10900
012
Information:
Website: http://gallerynumthong.com/
Numthong Gallery at Aree
นำ�ทองแกลเลอรี
The Numthong Gallery was started in 1997

by Numthong Sae Tang, to share his passion
Hours: 11 am – 6 pm on Monday - Satur- for fine art. At the gallery, along with rotating
day (closed on Sunday and holidays) exhibitions, the gallery hosts pieces by some
Cost: Free
of the most famous modern Thai artists.
Phone: +66 2 617 2794
Address:72/3 Aree 5 (North) Phahonyothin And along with typical mediums of art like
7, Phahonyothin Road, Phyathai, Bangkok painting and sculpture, you’ll also find a
10400
selection of contemporary mediums like
How to get there: Take the BTS skytrain
to Ari Station, take Exit 3, make a left on photography, short films, and mixed media.
Phahon Yothin Soi 7, then a right on Ari Soi
5. The gallery is about 100 meters down
If you’re interested in the local Thai art and
the road on your right hand side.
culture scene, the Numthong Gallery is an
Thai Directions (for Taxi): interesting place to visit. Be sure to check
อารี 5 พหลโยธิน their website for the latest projects.
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Website: http://www.tilleke.com/firm/
Museum of Counterfeit Goods
พิพิธภัณฑ์สินค้าปลอมและสินค้าเลียนแบบ
You’ll notice all sorts of fake brand goods

walking around the streets of Bangkok — but
community/museum even that won’t prepare you for the quantity
Cost: Free but need appointment and selection of counterfeit products on
Phone: Hathaya Tungkahotara at +66 2653
display at the Museum of Counterfeit Goods,
5546
E-mail: hathaya.t@tilleke.com a museum put together by Tilleke & Gibbins
Address: Supalai Grand Tower, 26th Floor, International Ltd. From clothing and watches
1011 Rama 3 Road, Chongnonsi, Yannawa
to electronics and even dangerous fake
10120
How to get there: The museum is located medications, the museum has over 4,000
within the office of Tilleke & Gibbins Inter- shocking counterfeit items on display.
national Ltd. law office. The easiest way to
get there is by taxi.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): สุพาลัยแกรนด์
The museum is open on Mondays at 2 pm and
ทาวเวอร์ พระราม 3 ช่องนนทรี Thursdays at 10 am, but you must make an
appointment at least 24 hours ahead of time.
Call or e-mail for details and bookings.
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Bangkokian Museum
พิพิธภัณฑ์ชาวบางกอก
Also known as the Bangkok Folk Museum,

the Bangkokian Museum is another beautiful
day (closed on Monday and Tuesday) old home that has been well preserved and
Cost: Free opened as a museum. It’s one of Bangkok’s
Phone: 02 233 7027 most hidden and well preserved gems of a
Address: 73 Soi Charoen Krung 43, Bang-
kok, Thailand museum and it remains quiet and off the
How to get there: If you don’t take a taxi, beaten path of tourism in Bangkok.
it’s probably about a 20 - 25 minute walk
from Saphan Taksin BTS station. Walk
north on Charoen Krung until you get to The museum consists of 3 homes built
Soi 43, make a right turn, walk under the mostly of wood, and fully furnished with
highway and museum is just past the cabinets, wooden furniture and decoration.
highway.
The museum offers a wonderful glimpse into
Thai Directions (for Taxi): the history and life of Bangkok in the 1950’s.
ซอยเจริญกรุง 43 Along with the actual house, I really liked all
interesting and old-style furnishings.
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Bangkok Corrections Museum
พิพิธภัณฑ์ราชทัณฑ์
Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm on Monday - Friday

NOTE: This museum has been temporarily
closed.
(closed on Saturday and Sunday)
Cost: Free (but they accept donations) One of Bangkok’s lesser visited, yet an
Phone: +66 2226 1704 interesting and educational museum, is the
Address: 436 Mahachai Road., Bangkok,
Corrections Museum. The museum is located
Thailand
How to get there: It’s not far from Khao on the site of the former maximum security
San Road and Democracy Monument, but prison facility of Bangkok and showcases
the easiest way to get there is by either
walking or taking a taxi.
the harsh conditions of former life in a Thai
prison. Brutal scenes, execution chambers,
Thai Directions (for Taxi): and tools to handle torture, are all on display
พิพิธภัณฑ์ราชทัณฑ์ ถ.มหาชัย at the Corrections Museum. It’s not the
happiest museum, but for some morbid
scenes and depictions of the brutal history of
the prison, it’s an educational visit.
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Website: http://www.bkkseashellmu-
Bangkok Seashell Museum
พิพิธภัณฑ์เปลือกหอยกรุงเทพฯ
If seashells weren’t already your passion, they

just might be after visiting Bangkok’s modern
seum.co.th/ Seashell Museum.
Cost: 200 THB adults
The Bangkok Seashell Museum is stashed
Phone: 08 9681 3814
Address: 1043/1 Silom Soi 23, Silom Road, with a collection of over 3,000 diverse
Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand seashells from a multitude of unique
underwater species. Discover the hidden
to Surasak station. Exit and walk straight
down Thanon Sathon until you reach the beauty of seashells you might not have even
highway. Make a right and walk under- known existed.
neath the highway until the next main
intersection and the museum will be on
your right hand side at the corner of Silom If you’re not extremely interested in learning
Road and Soi 23. about seashells, this is probably not worth
Thai Directions (for Taxi): visiting, but if you are, it’s incredible.
พิพิธภัณฑ์เปลือกหอยกรุงเทพฯ สีลม23
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Royal Barges Museum
พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติเรือพระราชพิธี
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm daily (but occasionally

As the “Venice of the East,” Bangkok has
a long history with waterways used as
the boats are not available to view) transportation. The Royal Barges Museum
Cost: 100 THB adults + 100 THB photo houses a number of elaborate vessels from
charge
the royal boat procession and collection. The
Phone: +66 (0) 2 424 0004
Address: 80-1 Bangkok Noi Canal, Bang- boats are extremely elaborate, outfitted with
kok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand Thai symbolism and decoration. The boats
How to get there: Take the Chao Phraya
were formerly used by the Thai Royal Family
Express Boat to Phra Pinklao Pier. Exit
and walk on the left side of the highway as a means of transportation. They are Royal
until you reach Soi Wat Dusitaram, make treasures and pieces of art.
a left and follow the signs, which will lead
through the neighborhood, to the mu-
seum. One year in Thailand I had the honor of
Thai Directions (for Taxi): attending the Royal Barge Procession (blog
พิพิธภัณฑสถาน-แห่งชาติเรือพระราชพิธี post), to see the boats sailing down the river
บางกอกน้อย ปิ่นเกล้า in a majestic performance.
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Website: http://www.ancientcitygroup.
Erawan Museum
ช้างสามเศียน
Known in Thai as “Wat Chang Sam Sien,” the

Erawan Museum is home to an impressively
net/erawan/ch/home
enormous three-headed bronze elephant
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm daily sculpture that stands over 43 meters high.
Cost: 400 THB adults, 200 THB children Within the elephant structure is a museum
Address: 99/9 Moo 1, Bangmuangmai,
Samut Prakan, Thailand 10270 displaying religious objects and artifacts
How to get there: You can actually take from the collection of Khun Lek, the private
the BTS Skytrain all the way to Bearing sta- commissioner of the temple museum.
tion and then take bus #25 or #511 straight
to the entrance of the temple – only about
3 – 5 km from Bearing station. Alternative- The Erawan Museum is located in Samut
ly, just hop into a taxi from the BTS. Prakan, south of central Bangkok about 20
Thai Directions (for Taxi): kilometers. By taking the BTS Skytrain all
ช้างสามเศียน สมุทรปราการ the way to Bearing station, and then taking a
quick taxi or bus ride, you can get there quite
easily, and it’s impressive to visit.
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Hours: 10 am - 5 pm (last ticket at 4 pm)
Siriraj Medical Museum
พิพิธภัณฑ์นิติเวชศาสตร์
The Siriraj Medical Museum, also known as

the Songkran Niyomsane Forensic Medicine
from Wednesday - Monday (closed on Museum to be specific, is one of Bangkok’s
Tuesday and holidays) most startling, yet fascinating museums.
Cost: 200 THB adults, kids 25 THB Though it’s educational, it’s not for the queasy
Address: Siriraj Hospital 2 Prannok Road
Bangkoknoi Bangkok 10700 Thailand or those who dislike human anatomy. Don’t
How to get there: Take the Chao Phraya miss the hand-dissected cadavers showing the
River Boat to Wang Lang Pier, exit and nav- nervous and cardiovascular systems.
igate your way to Siriraj Hospital located
next to the river. The museum is located
on the 2nd floor of the Adulyadejuikrom If you aren’t too fond of anatomy, this
Building. museum might not be for you — but if you
Thai Directions (for Taxi): are, the museum is quite an amazing learning
พิพิธภัณฑ์นิติเวชศาสตร์ โรงพยาบาลศิริราช opportunity.
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Vimanmek Mansion
พระที่นั่งวิมานเมฆ และหมู่พระตำ�หนัก
Dress code: No shorts or sleeveless shirts,

The Vimanmek Mansion, which is considered
to be the largest golden teak wood mansion
sarongs can be provided in the world, was built by King Rama V in
Hours: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm from Tuesday - the early 1900’s to be used as a Royal palace.
Sunday (closed Mondays and holidays) Although it is not in official use anymore
Cost: 100 THB adults, or free entrance with
Grand Palace ticket within 7 days. (for living purposes), the mansion still hosts
Phone: +66 2 628 6300-9 occasional Thai Royal gatherings and events.
Address: Ratchawithi Road, Dusit, Bang-
kok 10300 Thailand
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain I was impressed by the tour of the mansion
to Victory Monument and then take a taxi and the delicately restored relics and
down Ratchawithi Road just past the Dusit
decorations housed in the teak wood mansion.
Zoo (about 50 THB, 5 - 10 minutes), or taxi
all the way there I’d highly recommend a visit along with a tour
of the palace for a fascinating glimpse into
Thai Royal life and living conditions. English
พระที่นั่งวิมานเมฆ ดุสิต tours at 11 am & 2 pm on open days.
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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
พระที่นั่งอนันตสมาคม
Dress code: No shorts or sleeveless shirts,

When you’re standing at the base of the
neoclassical Ananta Samakhom Throne
sarongs can be provided
Hall, you might think you’re not in Thailand
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm on Tuesday - Sunday anymore, but somewhere in Europe.
(closed on Monday and holidays)
Cost: 150 THB adults, or free with Grand
Palace ticket within 7 days of purchase. Once you get a ticket, you’ll need to check
Phone: 02 283 9411 in all your belongings, then you can proceed
Address: Dusit, Bangkok through security and into the museum.
How to get there: It’s easiest to catch a
taxi or tuk tuk directly to this throne hall The upper floor is filled with a collection of
as it’s not located near any major train Royal thrones, and pieces of incredible art
stations. You could catch a taxi from either that include embroidery, wood carvings,
Siam or Victory Monument.
and jewelry. The bottom floor includes more
Thai Directions (for Taxi): พระที่นั่งอนันต Royal memorabilia. In front of the Ananta
สมาคม เขตดุสิต Samakhom Throne Hall is where His Majesty
The King of Thailand addresses the people on
occasion.
Section 2:
Historical Temples
Grand Palace Ticket
The entrance fee for Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew is 500 THB.
But along with access to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, within 7
days of your ticket purchase, you also get complimentary access to:
• Vimanmek Mansion
• Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
• Sanam Chandra Palace
• Arts of the Kingdom Exhibition
• Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
So if you plan to visit a few of these most famous attractions in Bangkok,

it’s a good idea to first go to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, buy your
ticket, and then make sure you hold on to your ticket to visit the other sites
free of charge.
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Dress code: No shorts or bare shoulders -
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
พระบรมมหาราชวัง, วัดพระแก้ว
If there’s one Bangkok attraction that nearly

all tourists who visit Thailand share in
but they can provide you with a sarong in common, it’s visiting the Royal Grand Palace.
needed but you’ll need to leave a deposit The palace complex was once the home of
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm daily the King of Thailand, and previously it also
Address: Na Phra Lan Road, Old City housed official government buildings and
How to get there: The Grand Palace is the Royal court. It’s the ultimate treasure
located on the same compound as the of Thailand, a breathtaking display of
Grand Palace. If you don’t take a taxi, you
can take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to architecture, elaborate detail, and Thai
Tha Chang pier. heritage. Even though the fee is quite high, it’s
Thai Directions (for Taxi): worth a visit once in your lifetime when you’re
พระบรมมหาราชวัง in Bangkok. On the same compound is Wat
Note: Keep your entrance ticket, the Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha,
same ticket can be used (free of charge)
within 7 days for one of these other sites: and Thailand’s most sacred temple.
Vimanmek Palace or Abhisek Dusit Throne
Hall.
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Dress code: no shorts, but jeans are fine,
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
วัดโพธิ์
Wat Pho is famous for two main things:

housing a giant reclining Buddha and being
the origin of the renowned Thai massage.
no visible shoulders
Website: http://www.watpho.com/ The reclining Buddha is nothing short of
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm daily extraordinary, a massive golden statue
Phone: 662-226-0335
reclining on its side with a mystifying
Address: 2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace smile. After walking around, you may just
Sub District, Pranakhon District Bangkok be inclined to indulge in a traditional Thai
10200
How to get there: It’s easiest to take the
massage in its purest form, right from the
Chao Phraya Express Boat to Tha Thian source.
Pier which is just a 5 minute walk from the
temple. You can also easily walk from the
Grand Palace. Wat Pho is located just a 5 minute walk from
Thai Directions (for Taxi): วัดโพธิ the Grand Palace so you can easily combine
your visit.
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Website: http://www.watarun.org/
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
วัดอรุณ
Standing proud overlooking the Chao Phraya

River is Wat Arun, also known in English
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm daily as the Temple of Dawn. As the sun rises on
Cost: 50 THB Bangkok’s horizon in the early morning, Wat
Arun shimmers in the light, ushering in a new
How to get there: It’s easiest to take the
Chao Phraya Express Boat to Tha Thian day to the city.
Pier (at Wat Pho) and then take the Wat
Arun ferry across the river directly to the
Wat Arun is one of my personal favorite
temple (you’ll see it!).
temples in Bangkok largely due to its
Thai Directions (for Taxi): waterfront view and ancient construction.
วัดอรุณ The steep staircase climb to the top, though
a little frightening if you’re not into heights,
is well worth the view and the breeze from
above. I think Wat Arun is a must visit temple
when you’re in Bangkok.
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Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
วัดไตรมิตรวิทยาราม
Wat Traimit Temple, in Yaowarat Chinatown,

is home to the world’s largest solid gold
Website: http://www.wattraimitr-withayaram. Buddha statue, known in full as Phra Phuttha
com/new_t/index_home.php
Maha Suwan Patimakon in Thai. What makes
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm on Tuesday - Sunday
(closed on Monday) the sculpture so interesting is that it was
Cost: To see the Buddha + Museum - 100 THB once covered in a thick, unappealing plaster
adults (40 THB for just the Buddha)
Address: Thanon Mittaphap Thai-China, Talat
cover as a disguise, before being accidentally
Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thai- dropped during construction to reveal the
land golden statue encased.
How to get there: Take the MRT Metro to
Hua Lamphong end station and the temple is The temple of Wat Traimit was built mainly
about a 5 minute walk from there. to house the cherished statue, so it’s a modern
Thai Directions (for Taxi): and elegant temple.
วัดไตรมิตร หัวลำ�โพง
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Wat Benchamabophit
วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนารามราชวรวิหาร
Known in full as Wat Benchamabophit, the

Marble Temple (as it’s known in English)
Cost: 20 THB adults is constructed of Italian marble, including
Phone: (02) 281-2501 a marble designed courtyard and marble
Address: Si Ayutthaya Road, Bangkok, columns. The symmetrical Thai architecture,
Thailand
How to get there: The closest BTS Sky- and intricate decorations make the temple
train station is Phaya Thai, but it’s still a remarkable sight to see. Surrounding the
a short 40 - 50 THB taxi ride from there. temple, in the outside courtyard, there are
Head west on Si Ayutthaya Road.
a series of 53 Buddha statues, all with a
Thai Directions (for Taxi): different gesture.
วัดเบจมบพิตร ดุสิต
The Marble Temple is such an important
landmark in Bangkok, that the outline of the
temple is ingrained on the back side of the
Thai 5 Baht coin.
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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
วัดมังกรกมลาวาส
Located right in the heart of Yaowarat,

Chinatown, along Charoen Krung Road, Wat
Cost: Free entrance
Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
Address: 423 Charoen Krung Road is one of the most important Thai Chinese
How to get there: The nearest train transit Buddhist temples in the country. You
system is Hua Lamphong MRT, and the
temple is about a 10 minute walk from can walk throughout the temple and the
there. surrounding courtyards.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Along with hosting events and celebrations
วัดมังกร หรือ วัดเล่งเน่ยยี ที่เยาวราช throughout the year, for many Thai Chinese,
if it is their year on the Chinese calendar,
they will go to the temple to pay respect
and receive a chance to have better luck
throughout the year. It’s a good place to stop
when you’re wandering around Chinatown.
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Wat Rakang (Bell Temple)
วัดระฆัง
Wat Rakang is an interesting temple in

Bangkok that’s famous for its good-luck
Address: Watrakhang Rd., Bang Phlat,
pigeon colony and catfish infested waters. The
Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700 Thailand temple itself is rather ordinary, not overly
Cost: Free jaw-dropping or fancy, but many people come
River Boat to Tha Chang Pier and then to the temple for a chance to feed the fish in
take the ferry service across the river the Chao Phraya River and to feed the masses
directly to the temple where you’ll notice of pigeons in order to obtain good luck.
a flock of pigeons sitting on the steps. Al-
ternatively, you can take the boat to Wang
Lang Pier and walk to the temple from If you have ornithophobia (afraid of birds),
there. Wat Rakang is not the place for you, but
Thai Directions (for Taxi): otherwise, it’s one of the lesser visited
วัดระฆัง ศิริราช temples, with plenty of entertaining pigeons
and catfish. Just don’t stand under any trees!
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Wat Yannawa (Boat Temple)
วัดยานนาวา
Wat Yannawa is mainly famous because of

its Chinese boat shaped design and history
Cost: Free
and position along the river. King Rama III
Address: 1648 Thanon Charoen Krung, commissioned the boat shaped temple so that
Bangkok, Thailand people would remember the old style Chinese
to Saphan Taksin station, Exit #3 towards junks, in a time when modern vessels were
the street (not river), make a right turn on starting to overtake the old-fashioned work
Charoen Krung and walk for about 200 boats that played a major part of the history
meters and you’ll see the temple on your
right hand side. of development in Thailand.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): On the side of the temple is a small museum
วัดยานนาวา ยานนาวา housing a collection of extremely valuable
Buddhist relics and statues.
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Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
วัดภูเขาทอง
Wat Saket, also known as Pu Khao Tong or

Bangkok’s Golden Mount, is a cone shaped
golden stupa on the top of a small man-
Cost: 20 THB to climb to the top
Address: Soi BorommabanphotBan Bat, made hill in the heart of the old part of
Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Bangkok. The highlight of visiting the temple
Thailand is climbing the three hundred and eighteen
How to get there: From central Bangkok
take the Khlong Saen Saeb canal boat steps to the top level, which sounds like a
from Sapan Hua Chang (near Siam and lot, but it takes just ten minutes to climb,
MBK) to the end station of Panfa Leelard
and your effort is rewarded with fantastic
pier - the Golden Mount is a 5 minute walk
from there. Alternatively, jump in a taxi. panoramic views of Bangkok.

Wat Saket is probably one of my favorite
วัดภูเขาทอง ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย temples to visit in Bangkok as it’s less visited
than some of the other famous temples, and
offers a great view of the city.
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Hours: 9 am - 8 pm
Loha Prasat Temple
โลหะปราสาท
Loha Prasat (โลหะปราสาท), although located
in the heart of Bangkok near to Wat Saket,
Cost: Free, donation for 20 THB if you’d like remains a quiet gem of a temple to visit in
Phone: +66 02 224 8807 Bangkok. Also known as the metal castle,
Address: There’s no real address, but it’s the beautiful fortress is 36 meters in height
located just a 1 minute walk from Democracy
Monument, just behind Ratchadamnoen and includes 37 metals spires which form the
Klang Road. main construction of the temple.
How to get there: If you’re staying aound
Khao San area, you can walk there, otherwise
a taxi would be your best option. Or alterna- The best part about visiting Loha Prasat is
tively you can take the Khlong Saen Saeb river entering the temple and climbing the spiral
boat. staircase to the top level for another good
view of Bangkok, and a cool fresh breeze
Thai Directions (for Taxi): โลหะปราสาท
from the top. It’s a lesser known temlple in
Bangkok, and well worth a visit.
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Hours: 5 am – 7 am and 5 pm – 7:30 pm
Santa Cruz Church
วัดซางตาครู้ส
Although Thailand has never officially been

colonized, the Portuguese have had a long
and influential history in Thailand that
daily, you can also attend a service on
Sunday at 6 am - 10 am or 6 pm - 8 pm dates back to the 16th century. In 1767, the
Cost: Free Ayutthaya Empire was conquered by the
Address: Kudi Jeen
How to get there: You can either take a
Burmese, and after that, King Taksin offered
taxi, or you can take a quick ferry from a piece of land in Bangkok on the Thonburi
Rajinee pier across to Wat Kalayanmitr, side of the river to the Portuguese.
and walk south from there to the church
and community.
Santa Cruz Church (known as Wat Kudi
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Jeen) is a Thai-Portuguese Catholic church
ถนน เทศบาลสาย 1 ธนบุรี landmark in this Portuguese community in
Bangkok. You can walk around, explore the
friendly alleys, and have a Portuguese Thai
snack called khanom kudi jeen.
Section 3:
Nature & Outdoors
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Hours: 4:30 am - 9 pm daily
Lumpini Park
สวนลุมพินีวัน
Lumpini Park (Suan Lumpini) is a giant

expanse of green vegetation in the midst
of central Bangkok’s concrete jungle. The
Cost: Free
Address: Rama IV Road, Pathumwan, park is great for jogging, cycling, walking
Bangkok (in Silom) around, or just relaxing in one of the pleasant
How to get there: Located in between
Sala Daeng and Rajadamri BTS stations,
pagodas. If you’re not in the mood to
also accessed from MRT Subway Silom or exercise, you can always grab a coconut ice
Lumphini Stations cream or snack and slowly stroll through the
Thai Directions (for Taxi): park and enjoy the atmosphere.
สวนลุม
Few places to lift weights in the world are
as cool as the outdoor gym within Lumpini
Park. For just 35 THB per session, you can be
pumping giant tires and doing exercise sets
on ancient benches with rusted weights.
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Benjakiti Park
สวนเบญจกิติ
One of my favorite things to do in Bangkok is

to just leisurely stroll around one of the many
Cost: Free lush green, well maintained parks.
How to get there: Either take 1) take
the BTS Skytrain to Asoke station and Benjakiti Park, located near the Asoke
walk south down Ratchadaphisek Road
for about 10 minutes, or 2) take the MRT intersection, is a Garden of Eden slotted
Metro to Queen Sirikit Station and follow in-between the sky rise prestigious district
the sign to Exit #3 which will then lead to of Asoke and the area of Khlong Toey. At
the park.
Benjakiti Park you can watch the sunset over
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Bangkok’s towering skyline while admiring
สวนเบญจกิติ รัชดา the flickering reflection off the lake.
It’s a fantastic central park to visit when

you’re in Bangkok.
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Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily
Bangkok Snake Farm
สถานเสาวภา สภากาชาดไทย
Want to see someone catch a King Cobra

with bare hands? The snake show begins
Cost: 200 THB adults, 50 THB children
on weekdays at 2 pm and it’s one of the
E-mail: info@saovabha.com best snake shows I’ve ever seen. The most
Address: 1871 Thanon Rama IV, 10500, fascinating part is that throughout the
Bangkok, Pathum Wan, Thailand
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain show, the commentator explains some
to Sala Daeng Station or MRT Metro to Si- interesting facts and goes through the anti
lom station and walk west on Rama 4 road venom treatment for each snake. It’s both
until you reach the Thai Red Cross (Snake
park is located at the Red Cross) building entertaining and educational. The show
on your right hand side (about 10 minute takes place at the Queen Saovabha Memorial
walk). Institute, a division of the Thai Red Cross.
สภากาชาด อังรีดูนังต์ Venom Extraction: Mon to Fri – 11:00 am
Snake Show: Mon to Fri – 2:30 pm
Snake Pictures: Weekends – 11:00 am
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Website: http://www.sealifebangkok.com/
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
ซี ไลฟ์ แบงคอก โอเชียน เวิลด์
Covering an area of over 10,000 square

meters and including an astounding
Hours: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm daily (last entry 5,000,000 liters of water distributed among
at 8 pm) the many tanks, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean
Cost: 800 - 1000 THB per person depend- World is the largest aquarium in SE Asia.
ing on options, and you can pre-book
online
Address: B1-B2 Floor, Siam Paragon, 991 Choose to walk through the 270 degree glass
Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 tunnel for a great view of the marine life, take
How to get there: Located at Siam Para-
gon Shopping Center on the Basement a ride in a glass bottom boat for a peek from
Level. Take the BTS Skytrain to Siam Sta- above, or even better, put on an oxygen filled
tion and exit following the signs to Siam helmet and jump right in the water to bump
Paragon.
shoulders with dangerous sharks. Visiting the
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is a great thing
ไปสยามพารากอน to do, especially with kids in Bangkok.
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Information:
Website: http://www.elephantshow.com/
Samphran Crocodile Farm
สวนสามพราน นครปฐม
Visiting the Samphran Elephant Ground

and Zoo is a great activity to do as a family
eng/home.htm in Bangkok. The park offers exciting shows
Hours: 8 am - 6 pm daily, but check web- such as the “Elephant Theme Show,” and
site for official show times the “Crocodile Wrestling Show.”
Cost: 600 THB adults, 350 THB children
Phone: 034-322 544 , 034-322 588-93
E-mail: samphran@ksc.th.com Watch stunt men as they perform
Address: Petkasem Road K.m. 30, Sam- dangerous activities, like sticking their
phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province
73110 heads into the jaw of a crocodile, that
How to get there: The farm is located might have you on the edge of your seat.
outside of central Bangkok and the easiest
way to get there is by Bangkok taxi.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): The farm is about an hour from central
ไปฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน นครปฐม Bangkok, so it’s not right in the city and
Also see this map for drivers takes a bit of planning to get there.
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Bangkok Dusit Zoo
สวนสัตว์ดุสิต
I’ll admit it’s not the most impressive zoo in

the world, so don’t expect too much when you
Website: http://www.zoothailand.org/ visit. However, the Dusit Zoo does make for
Hours: 8 am – 6 pm daily
Cost: 100 THB for adults, 50 THB for chil-
a great outdoor family outing and the actual
dren grounds are well maintained and include lush
Phone: 0-2281-2000 gardens and tropical plants.
Address: 71 Rama V Road, Chitrlada Sub-
district, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain Among the 2,000 animals within the zoo,
to Victory Monument station and then there are many Southeast Asian unique
take a taxi down Ratchawithi Road to the
zoo (about 50 THB, 10 minutes) species, and a famed display of native
Gibbons. The upkeep and the animal
Thai Directions (for Taxi): environments could use a renovation though.
สวนสัตว์ดุสิต
Photo courtesy of Fish Thailand
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Fishing at Bungsamran Lake
บึงสำ�ราญ
Bungsamran Lake is a dream come if you love
sport fishing. The lake, which is located just
Website: http://www.bungsamran.com/ outside of Bangkok (about 45 minutes away),
Hours: 24 hours a day is stocked with some of the largest species of
Cost: 3000 - 5000 THB per person per day
E-mail: info@fishthailand.co.uk fish on the planet: the Mekong Giant Catfish
Address of the Lake: 21/596 Soi Navamin and the Arapaima Gigas. You just might land
42 Navamin Rd., Bungkum Bangkapi Bang- that mega 80 kg. whopper!
kok 10240
How to get there: Best way is by Bangkok
taxi, and if you contact the tour above, Fish Thailand offers a range of reputable tours
they will provide transportation.
and guides to help you book an exciting fishing
trip to Bungsamran Lake. If you enjoy fishing,
it’s definitely an activity to look into during
your time in Bangkok.
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Information:
Website: http://www.safariworld.com/
Bangkok Safari World
ซาฟารีเวิลด์
Safari World claims to be Thailand’s most

popular “animal and leisure park.” The
African and Asian theme wildlife park is
Cost: 700 THB adults, 450 THB children entertainment especially geared for families,
Phone: +662-9144100-19 and it’s a replica of an African savannah,
E-mail: info@safariworld.com
where you drive around to see roaming
Address: 99 Panyaintra Road Samwa-
tawantok, Klongsamwa, Bangkok , 10510 wildlife.
Thailand
How to get there: It is located in the Min-
The park offers an array of creative and
buri area of Bangkok, easiest to take a taxi
directly there interesting shows and sights including a sea
lion show, orangutan boxing, and a cowboy
stunt show as well.
ซาฟารีเวิลด์
If you visit Bangkok Safari World, it’s best to
have your own car so you can drive through.
041 Thai Kickboxing (Muay Thai)
ดูมวยไทย
Muay Thai, or Thai kickboxing, is one of the most popular spectator sports in
Thailand. There are 2 main Bangkok stadiums: Rajadamnern Stadium (central
Bangkok) and Lumpini Stadium (which has been relocated quite far out of town).
Rajadamnern Stadium: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - starts at 6:30 pm -

10 pm, tickets are available on their website or on location starting from 1,000 THB,
1,500 THB, and 2,000 THB
Thai directions: เวทีมวยราชดำ�เนิน
Lumpini Stadium (located at Ram Inthra Kor Mor 2): Tuesday, Friday - starts at
6:30 pm, Saturday - starts at 4 pm, tickets available at door and begin at 2,000 THB
or 2,500 THB depending on matches.
Thai directions: เวทีมวยลุมพินี (รามอินทรา กม2)
Interested in Muay Thai training? Here are some suggestions:

Fairtex Bangplee: 1,100 THB per day and up
Chacrit Muay Thai School: 800 THB per hour
Photo courtesy of Flow House Bangkok
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Information:
Website: http://www.flowhousebangkok.
Bangkok Flow House
โต้คลื่นจำ�ลอง
Bangkok is not located right on the ocean,

but if you want to still go surfing in the city,
com/ there’s an option. Bangkok Flow House gives
Hours: 2 pm - 11 pm on Monday - Friday, you the opportunity to ride waves in this
10 am - 11 pm on Saturday and Sunday urban beach club.
and holidays.
Cost: 750 THB per hour, but check their
website for current promotions and reser- The wave machine pushes an impressive
vations 30,000 gallons of water up to 32 kilometers
Phone: (+66) 2 108-5210
Address: Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klong Toey, per hour, giving you an endless streaming
Bangkok 10110. Thailand ride on water. At the facility, there’s also a
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain to nice bar and grill where you can chill out,
Phrom Phong Station. Exit towards Soi 26
and walk straight down the road until you watch the action, hang out with friends, and
reach A-Square building (a 5 - 10 minute enjoy some food and drink.
walk).
สุขุมวิท 26
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Information:
Website: http://www.thaifootball.com/
Thai Football Match
(ชมฟุตบอลไทย) สนามราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน
Thailand, just like much of the world, is

obsessed with football (soccer). Bangkok’s
major stadium, Rajamangala Stadium (สนาม
index_e.shtml
How to get there: Taking a taxi is the easi- ราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน), is the home of the national
est way to get there team and local clubs.
Browse the official site for information about
สนามราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน รามคำ�แหง
attending an international match so you can
catch the action live.
The Thai Premier League (ไทยพรีเมียร์ลีก) runs

from March through October annually.
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Bangkok on a Tuk Tuk
นั่งตุ๊กตุ๊ก
Few things are more tourist iconic in

Bangkok than riding around in the back of
Depending on how long of a ride you take a Tuk Tuk, basically a motorcycle with a cab
will determine how long your ride costs.
attached and three wheels. Catching a tuk
Unfortunately tuk tuks have no meters,
so you’ll need to know about how much it tuk from place to place can be an exhilarating
should cost before you approach a tuk tuk way to travel. However, having ridden in
driver.
tuk tuks plenty of times, I’ll warn you that
Short trips should cost from 30 - 50 THB, they are not the most comfortable form of
while longer trips might cost 100 - 150 transportation. Nevertheless, they are fun to
THB.
ride.
Be careful when a tuk tuk driver offers you
a tour for 10 THB. The 10 THB is true, but You can catch a tuk tuk like you would a taxi
he’ll bring you to some shops and collect
a commission, wasting a lot of your time around Bangkok, but be sure to agree on
(known as the tuk tuk gem scam). a price before you go. And be-aware of the
infamous tuk-tuk scams (read more under
safety).
Photo courtesy of Follow Me Bike Tours
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Bicycle Tour of Bangkok
ขี่จักรยานทัวร์รอบกรุงเทพ
One of the greatest ways to see Bangkok is

on bicycle, and by taking a tour you’ll be able
Website: http://www.followmebiketour. to get a unique perspective of the city. Many
com/
of Bangkok’s narrow alleys and riverside
Cost: 1,300 THB - 2,200 THB depending on
which tour communities are not accessible by vehicle
Phone: +66 (0)2 286 5891 (and can be complicated to navigate), so
Address: 126 Soi Sathorn 9, South Sathorn
Road, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
riding a bicycle offers a fresh view of life in
How to get there: http://www.fol- Bangkok.
lowmebiketour.com/wp-content/up-
loads/2011/08/followmeclubhouse.pdf
There are plenty of bicycle tours available
Thai Directions (for Taxi): in Bangkok, but a good one is Follow
126 ซ.สาทร 9 สาทรใต้ ยานนาวา Me Bangkok Bicycle Tours, which offers
a number of bike routes off the beaten
path. You can also try Co Van Kessel or
Grasshopper Adventures.
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Explore Bangkok’s Canals
นั่งเรือชมรอบเกาะรัตนโกสินทร์
Bangkok did not gain a reputation as the

“Venice of the East” for no reason. Canals
Website: For a great tour check out Small and water passageways weave through the
Teak Boat Canal Adventure entirety of the city. Taking a canal tour is yet
Cost: 1,700 THB per person
Phone: 08-7109-8873 another memorable way to discover Bangkok,
E-mail: info@thaicanaltour.com and offers a much different perspective to the
Address: 780/488 Charoen Krung Road,
city than from the congested roads or even
Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120
from walking around.
Private long-tail boats can be hired along the

Chao Phraya River by yourself for around
1,000 - 1,200 THB per hour, and there are
also a number of tour companies that offer
official boat tours. Seeing Bangkok by boat is
one of the joys of visiting Bangkok.
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Information:
Hours: Open daylight hours
Bang Krachao
บางกระเจ้า
Though just a few kilometers south of the

hustle and bustle of central Bangkok, and
located within the horseshoe area of the Chao
How to get there: You can read my full
blog post here, but basically take a taxi to Phraya river, Bang Krachao (located within
Wat Khlong Toey Nok (วัดคลองเตยนอก) Phra Pradaeng) offers a breath of fresh air
temple (nearest to Asoke BTS station), and an opportunity to relax. It’s also known
then pay 10 THB at the temple pier to
cross the Chao Phraya river. The boat will
as Bangkok’s green lung.
drop you off where you can rent a bicycle
for 30 THB per hour, or 100 THB for the The best thing to do in Bang Krachao is to
whole day.
rent a bicycle and take a day or a few hours
Alternatively, check out #50 Bang Nam cycling around, and enjoying the peaceful
Pheung Floating Market. country atmosphere. On weekends, there’s
also the nature surrounded Bang Nam
Pheung Floating Market (more about this
later).
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Information:
Hours: 9 am - 3 pm on weekends
Koh Kret Island
นั่งเรื่อไปเกาะเกร็ด
About 20 km north of Bangkok, accessible by

a series of passenger boats, is a little island in
the middle of the Chao Phraya River known
Express Boat all the way North to Nontha- as Koh Kret Island. The island was formed in
buri Pier. From there you can either take 1722 as a result of attempting to re-route the
a private boat to Koh Kret Island, or there
may be a communal boat you can join at
Om Ket river. The island is known for being
the pier, or you can take bus #32 to Pak inhabited by Mon people.
Kret, catch a ferry to Wat Sanam Neua and
finally take a last ferry to Koh Kret.
Alternatively, from Victory Monument take The island is a great Bangkok escape and is
Bus #166 (16 THB ($0.45) to Pak Kret, take famous for its pottery colony and weekend
a motorbike to the pier, and take the ferry. market. If you are looking for a fantastic day
Thai Directions (for Taxi): trip from Bangkok, visiting Koh Kret Island
ไปปากเกร็ด นนทบุรี is a worthwhile trip. It’s best to visit on the
weekends when there’s a lot of activities going
on and a market on the island. You can read
my full blog post here.
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Information:
Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm, and open on Satur-
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
ตลาดน้ำ�คลองลัดมะยม
Khlong Lat Mayom is one of my personal

favorite floating markets in Bangkok — a
buoyant buffet in the quiet lush outskirts of
day and Sunday and public holidays
Phone: 089-5318538 town. The market is a pleasant leisure outing
Address: Bang Lamad Road, Taling Chan, that offers some peace and fresh air from
Thonburi Bangkok
the bustle of the city, plus a huge selection of
to Bang Wa station. From there, it’s best to delicous Thai food to try.
take a taxi directly to the market. Alterna-
tively, if you’re staying around Banglam-
phu, it may be worth it just to take a direct
Enjoy a stroll through the greenery of the
taxi. market, and sample a wide variety of tasty
Thai food, some of which are served from
food stalls, and others from boats. You can
ตลาดน้ำ�คลองลัดมะยม บางระมาด ตลิ่งชัน
join a public canal boat ride tour that lasts
for 1.5 hours and costs just 50 THB. It’s well
worth it for the price if you have the time.
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Information:
Hours: 8 am - 2 pm on Saturday and Sun-
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
ตลาดน้ำ�บางน้ำ�ผึ้ง
On the opposite side of Bangkok from

Khlong Lat Mayom, is another floating
day and most holidays market, this one called Bang Nam Phueng
How to get there: The market is located in Floating Market. Again, while it’s not
Phra Pradaeng, and from central Bangkok really a traditional Thai floating market
it’s probably easiest to take a Taxi to Wat
and it attracts plenty of Thai Bangkok
Bang Na Nawk (วัดบางนานอก), then take a
ferry across the river, then a short motor- tourists for the day, it’s still a fun place to
bike ride to the market. For more directs, visit on the weekend.
see my full post here.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): Situated in the lush greenery of Phra

วัดบางนานอก บางนา - this will take you Pradaeng (Bang Krachao), you can stroll
to the Temple where you’ll need to take a around the market, get a massage, eat
boat and then a motorbike to the market.
all sorts of snacks, sit down for a bowl
of noodles along the canal, and do some
shopping.
Section 4:
Entertainment
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Information:
Website: http://www.siamniramit.com/
Siam Niramit Theater
สยามนิรมิต
Bangkok’s most renowned live theater

performance doesn’t come cheap, but
Hours: Show begins at 8 pm daily, gates it’s worth the price tag if you enjoy live
open at 5:30 pm performances and entertaining shows.
Cost: 1,500 THB per person for cheapest
option
Phone: +66 2649 9222 The majestic Siam Niramit show is a world
E-mail: info@siamniramit.com class production of traditional Thai culture
Address: 19 Tiamruammit Road, Huayk-
wang, Bangkok 10320, Thailand
in the “Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom
How to get there: Take the MRT Metro to of Thailand.” The elaborate costumes and
Thailand Cultural Centre station and Exit stunning choreography, including over 100
#1. There’s a free shuttle service from that
exit directly to the show - shuttle service performers and 500 costumes, will have you
begins at 6 pm daily. thoroughly entertained.

They also offer dinner and show packages if
สยามนิรมิต รัชดา ห้วยขวาง
you’re interested. It’s a bit on the touristy side,
but very well done.
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Information:
Website: http://www.salachalermkrung.
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theater
ศาลาเฉลิมกรุง
Bangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre,
established in 1933, is famous for being
com/ Thailand’s very first entertainment cinema and
Hours: Show on Thursdays and Fridays theater.
starting at 7:30 pm
Cost: 800 - 1,200 THB depending on seat,
tickets available on location The Royal Theater performances are mostly
Phone: 0-2224-4499 catered to Thais although there are English
Address: 66 Tri Phet Rd, Wang Burapha subtitles, and it’s not necessary to understand
Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
How to get there: The theater is located the words to still enjoy the show. The
on Choaroen Krung road, not far from Wat performances change occasionally, but for the
Pho. Probably easiest to take a taxi there,
time being, Khon and the story of Hanuman
unless you’re staying in the area.
is the main show. What I really enjoyed about
Thai Directions (for Taxi): the performance was the traditional Thai
ศาลาเฉลิมกรุง music throughout the show, and the elegant
costumes worn by all the actors.
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Information:
Website: http://www.artinparadisebkk.
Art in Paradise
อาร์ท อิน พาราไดซ์
Art in Paradise is a 3D art painting interactive
museum. Beautiful and extremely colorful
pictures are painted on the walls, and even on
co.th/main.php
Hours: 10 am - 10 pm daily the floors, and in order to make the painting
Cost: 300 THB for adults, 200 THB for kids and picture complete you must step into the
Phone: 02 660 9130
painting, and then take a photo — which
Address: 99 Esplanade Room No 408 4th
Floor Rachadapisek Road, Din Daeng completes the interactive part of the museum.
Bangkok 10400
How to get there: Take the MRT metro to
Thailand Cultural Center and exit towards
You can pretend you’re surfing a giant wave,
Esplanade Shopping center. walking across a wooden bridge, or on
the front cover of TIME magazine, all just
standing in front of a giant painting. It’s a fun
เอสพลานาดรัชดา
and entertaining museum, especially good for
kids. There are also Art in Paradise locations
in Pattaya and Chiang Mai.
054
Information:
Website: http://www.siamparkcity.com/
Siam Park City Amusement Park
นั่งรถไฟเหาะที่สวนสนุก
The two main amusement parks in Bangkok

are Dream World and Siam Park City. I prefer
en/main.php Siam Park City as it’s larger and offers more
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm daily ride choices. The park not only includes a few
Cost: 400 - 800 THB per person depending pretty decent sized roller coasters, but also
on options
Address: 99 Sukhapiban 2 Road, Bungkum a full water park with some gnarly and fun
Bangkok, Thailand water slides.
How to get there: Known in Thai as “Suan

Siam,” the best way to get there is by taxi. If defying gravity and thrills are what you
Thai Directions (for Taxi): seek, head to a Thai amusement park for the
สวนสยาม คันนายาว day. There are also some less thrilling rides,
like bumper cars and merry go-rounds.
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You’ll find Thai massage shops all over
Thai Massage
นวดแผนไทย
Thailand is world renowned for massages,

and rightfully so, because throughout
Thailand massages are commonly available
Bangkok and even at night markets.
and overall very affordable.
But for a more professional Thai massage
try Health Land. Prices are higher than the
In addition to luxury spas which are also
street, but the professional trained service
can sometimes be worth it. common, Thai massages are available at
local massage shops, and sometimes even
Website: http://www.healthlandspa.com/
on the side of the road at markets — they
There are convenient locations near Asoke are very much a part of Thai culture. A local
and Sathorn BTS stations. Thai massage should cost anywhere from
150 - 250 THB per hour. Additionally if
you’re interested in learning how to give Thai
massages, check out the Wat Pho school of
massage courses.
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Information:
Cost: For comfy massage recliners that
Luxury Movie Theater
ชมภาพยนตร์ที่ โรงภาพยนตร์สุดหรู
Local Bangkok residents love to watch

movies. From EGV Major to Esplanade,
also include appetizers and drinks expect Bangkok is full of gigantic, arctic-chilled
to pay 700 - 1000 THB per person movie theaters, where one has the option of
booking VIP seats that are so comfortable, it’s
Note: Normal Bangkok movie theater
seats are still quite comfortable and nor- nearly impossible to stay awake during your
mally cost around 220 per person. If you movie.
go on Wednesday, rates are cheaper, often
100 - 150 THB per ticket for a regular seat.
For popular centrally located luxury theaters
check out the facilities at both Siam Paragon
and Central World (both located near Siam
BTS Skytrain station). And also the state of
the art theater at Emquartier (Phrom Phong
BTS station)
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Khao San Road
ถนนข้าวสาร
Hours: All the time, popular as a nightlife

If you’re backpacking around Southeast Asia,
you will most likely eventually land on Khao
destination San Road (you can judge for yourself whether
How to get there: You can either take a you like the atmosphere or not).
taxi, or take the Chao Phraya Express Boat
to Phra Arthit Pier.
On this foreign backpacker dominated
Thai Directions (for Taxi): street, there’s an abundance of shopping,
ถนนข้าวสาร used English bookstores, eating options,
and nightlife that never takes a break. If
you’re looking to be in a young backpacker
energized environment where there’s never
a dull moment, you may want to spend time
hanging around Khao San Road. You’ll also
find plenty of budget accommodation and
some good food in this area.
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1. Adhere 13th blues bar (near Khao San
Jam to Live Music
ชมดนตรีสด
Live music is very popular throughout

Thailand, and within Bangkok there are quite
a few live music venues. Brick Bar, RCA,
Road): Blues and jazz
2. Brick Bar (Khao San Road): Energetic Saxophone Pub, and Brown Sugar are all
Thai ska and reggae entertaining choices.
3. Saxophone (Victory Monument BTS sta-
tion): Everything from reggae to rock and
jazz Choose your style of music and head out for
4. Brown Sugar (Silom): Mostly jazz an entertaining night while jamming to some
of Bangkok’s best live tunes.
For most live music venues expect to pay 100

- 200 THB ($3.33 - $6.66) for a drink, but
entrance is typically free.
059 Rooftop Bar
บาร์ชั้นบนสุดของอาคาร
Bangkok has a collection of world class bars where you can toast the evening to
a breathtaking view overlooking the city. The stunning views of Bangkok and the
relaxed atmosphere always make it a recipe for a great evening out.
Here are a few Bangkok sky bar suggestions:

1. Sirocco, Lebua at State Tower (Bangrak, closest to Saphan Taksin BTS station) - I arrived at
5:30 pm, first had a drink at Distil bar for the sunset, and at 6 pm tranferred to Sky Bar for the
incredible 360 bar and view of Bangkok.
2. Vertigo and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Hotel (Sathorn, Silom)
3. Baiyoke Tower Rooftop Bar (Pratunam, near Siam)
4. Three Sixty at Millennium Hilton Hotel (across the river from Bangrak)
5. Long Table at Column Tower (near Asoke BTS station, Sukhumvit)
6. Red Sky at Centara Grand Hotel (located at Central World in Siam)
7. The Nest at Le Fenix Hotel (near Nana BTS station, Sukhumvit)
Expect to pay anywhere from 300 - 600 THB per drink at these locations, but you really pay for
the amazing view. Also, many of these bars have a smart casual dress code.
73 Go to Table of Contects
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Information:
Website: http://www.w-district.com/index
W District (Phra Khanong)
ดับเบิลยู ดิสทริค
The W District, located just off the Phra

Khanong BTS station, is a modern art and
Hours: Art Gallery and Working Space urban development space, offering a little
open throughout the day, beer garden is bit of everything. Along with a number of
best in the evening throughout the night residential condos, at the W District you’ll
Address: Sukhumvit Soi 71, Bangkok
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain find the HOF Art Gallery, a number of
to Phra Khanong station, Exit #3, walking boutique style shops, and a good choice of
into the W District compound and contin- restaurants in the food court area.
ue to the back where you’ll find the open
shops and food courtyard.
One of the best times to go to the W District is
Thai Directions (for Taxi): in the evening to enjoy the outdoor courtyard
ดับเบิลยู ดิสทริค พระโขนง 71 food court area, with both Thai and Western
food choices, and a beer garden where you
can order beer towers while relaxing and
hanging out with friends.
Section 5:
Shopping & Markets
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Information:
Website: http://www.emporium.co.th/
EM District (EmQuartier)
เอ็มควอเทียร์
Opened in 2015, EmQuartier is a modern

fancy shopping mall in Bangkok. The entire
Hours: 10 am - 10 pm daily shopping area, known as EM District,
Address: 651, Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan includes Emporium on one side of the road,
Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 and EmQuartier on the other side of the
How to get there: Take the BTS to Phrom
Pong Station, the mall is located on both road, connected by skywalk and under the
sides of the station. same management.

Within the malls, along with high end
เอ็มควอเทียร์ BTS พร้อมพงษ์
international fashion brands, you’ll also find
electronics stores, gourmet supermarkets,
and an impressive collection of both Thai
and international restaurants and coffee
shops. Not only are the shops high end, but
even the design and decorations, with its
own waterfall, are impressive.
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Website: http://www.mbk-center.co.th/
MBK (Mahboonkrong)
มาบุญครอง
MBK is one of Bangkok’s most gigantic

budget shopping malls. It’s characterized
Hours: 10 am - 10 pm daily by swarms of shoppers and vendors selling
Address: 444 Phayathai Rd., Patumwan, everything from cellphones to souvenirs.
Bangkok, Thailand There’s also a large food court on the top
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain level that serves quick tasty Thai meals.
to National Stadium station and there’s a
direct entrance to MBK. Be careful though, MBK has been known
to suck in its shoppers for hours at a time,
Thai Directions (for Taxi): มาบุญครอง
and it can be next to impossible to locate an
exit. If you’re looking for clothes, electronics,
souvenirs, or decorations, MBK is a good
place to get started shopping in Bangkok.
MBK consists of about half real shops, and
half indoor street shopping shops.
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Hours: About 10 am - 9 pm daily for many
Malls at Siam
ชื้อของที่สยาม
From Central World to Siam Paragon and

Siam Square One – if it’s luxury modern
shopping malls (and loads of street shopping
shops and malls
too) you are after, Bangkok’s Siam district will
How to get there: Get off the BTS Skytrain deliver beyond your expectations. The Siam
at Siam station and you will be immersed
area is one of the most well known shopping
into Bangkok’s modern shopping extrem-
ism. districts in Bangkok.

Inside the shopping malls you’ll find many
ไปสยาม
international brands and high end retailers,
plus food courts and entertainment. And
step outside the giant shopping malls, still
within Siam, and you’ll find an endless array
of trendy fashion street shopping, and an
everlasting supply of on-the-go street snacks.
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Pratunam Market & Platinum
ประตูน้ำ�, แพลตตินั่ม
Pratunam is an outdoor market that

specializes in wholesale fabrics and clothing.
Address: At the corner of Petchaburi and Crowds of people from around the world
Ratchaprarop Roads choose Pratunam as their choice destination
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain for shopping and buying both single items
to Chit Lom station, exit and walk north and wholesale clothes when in Bangkok. The
past Central World mall until you reach market is normally open from about 9 am to 8
the major intersection. Pratunam begins
across the intersection next to Amari Wa- pm daily, though stall owners pick and choose
tergate Hotel. their own hours of operation.
Pratunam is located near the base of Baiyoke
ประตูน้ำ�
Tower, and just a short walk from Platinum
Fashion Mall, which is crammed with over
2,000 individual shops, and prides itself as
being the largest wholesale mall in Bangkok
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Website: http://www.pantipplaza.com/
Pantip Plaza
ซื้อของอิเล็กทรอนิกส์ที่พันธ์ทิพย์
Pantip Plaza is more than just electronics —

it’s a mega-structure of all things IT packed
Hours: 10 am - 9 pm daily into 5 stories under one roof. Computers,
Address: 604/3 Petchaburi Road, Petcha- hard drives, security cameras, and every
buri, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Thai- imaginable electronic accessory, in both
land
How to get there: The easiest way to get cheap and authentic form, is likely available
there is to either walk from Chit Lom or somewhere within the mall.
Ratchathewi BTS Station. If you get off at
Chit Lom walk past Central World, make a
left on Petchaburi Road (at Platinum Fash- When you get tired of buying the latest high
ion Mall) and continue straight until you tech gear, check out the food court on the 3rd
reach Pantip Plaza. If you get off at Rat-
floor for some more delicious Bangkok food.
chathewi station, head east on Petchaburi
until you reach the plaza.
For other electronics shopping in Bangkok,
check our Fortune Town IT Mall located in
พันธ์ทิพย์ ประตูน้ำ� the Ratchada are of town.
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Silom District
สีลม, พัฒน์พงษ์
When it comes to Silom, businesses and

banks control the day, while night markets,
to Sala Daeng station or the MRT Metro to
restaurants, and the Patpong night bazaar are
Silom station. popuar at night.

In the morning check out Silom Soi 20
พัฒน์พงษ์ สีลม
fresh market, and for lunch head over to Soi
Convent, a street that’s lined with hawkers
serving all sorts of delicious Thai dishes, or go
to the outdoor food court on Silom Soi 10.
Silom has a bit of everything to offer, from

indoor shopping to street shopping, and food
of all kinds, from Thai to international.
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Gold and Gems Shopping
ซื้อเครื่องประดับ
A good place to start searching for gems is

Bangkok is world renowned for its gems and
jewelry trade, and is one of the international
Lambert Gems. hubs of gems in the world — people come
Website: http://www.lambertgems.com/ from all over to buy and sell gems. If you
Address: 4th Floor Silom Shanghai Build-
are interested in doing some gem shopping,
ing, 807-809 Silom Rd, Soi 17, Bangkok
10500 Bangkok is a good place, just make sure you
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm from Monday - Satur- do your research. Also, you may want to
day (closed on Sunday)
consider attending a Bangkok Gems Fair.
Phone: 02 236 4349
You might also check out the Gems Gal- Note: Be aware of the tuk-tuk drivers that
lery.
offer to take you on a ride for 20 THB but
alternatively take you to a bunch of jewelry
stores. If you go shopping for jewelry or gems
in Bangkok, go on your own, and do your own
research.
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Cost: On The Country Road Fashions
Custom Suit and Clothes
ซื้อชุดสูท
Ever dream of wearing a custom suit that

includes suspenders, cuff links, and ruffles?
website it says 2 custom fitted suits for
Bangkok is one of the world’s best places
$300, but be sure to chat with them to get to order a fully fitted custom suit. Though
a better price. tailors are located throughout the entire
Address: 120/91 Ratchaprarop Road.,
Bangkok 10400, Thailand city, there’s a concentration of custom shops
How to get there: Country Road Fashions in both downtown Silom, Pratunam, and
is located on next to Indra Hotel at the Bangrak.
base of the Baiyoke Tower. You can either
take a taxi or walk from Chit Lom BTS sta-
tion I personally have never needed to buy suits,
but a friend of mine purchased 2 full custom
suits and 4 ties from Country Road Fashions,
120/91 ราชปรารภ ประตูน้ำ�
everything was high quality.
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Asiatique The Riverfront
เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์
Asiatique is Bangkok’s riverfront night

shopping and entertainment destination
Website: http://www.thaiasiatique.com/ all in one. The complex includes over 1,500
Hours: 5 pm - Midnight daily boutique stores specializing in souvenirs,
Address: 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Pray-
akrai District, Bangkor Laem, Bangkok10120 home decorations, clothing, and accessories.
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain to Along with shopping there’s a wide selection
Saphan Taksin station, take Exit 1 and walk to of dining options including Japanese and
the central boat pier. Take the free Asiatique
ferry straight to the center. Italian choices, and both a food court and
sit down restaurants. If you’re interested in
a live performance at Asiatique, there’s also
เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ เจริญกรุง a cabaret show, or a more family suitable
puppet show. Overall, despite Asiatique being
quite touristy, it’s still very popular with local
Thais, and it’s a pleasant place to hang out at
night.
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Website: http://www.chatuchak.org/
Chatuchak Weekend Market
ซื้อของที่ตลาดนัดจตุจักร
Considered to be one of the world’s largest

outdoor weekend markets, Chatuchak is yet
another Bangkok shoppers paradise that
Hours: 6 am - 6 pm on Saturday and Sun-
day (also open Friday afternoon, but not quite literally never ends. With estimates of
all vendors are open), best time to go is around 15,000 vendors and shops within
about 11 am
the market, Chatuchak supplies hour upon
to Mo Chit station or the MRT Metro to hour of shop-till-you-drop action. You’ll find
Chatuchak Park which are both walking everything from Thai decorations to clothes,
distance from the market.
and even pets for sale. If you come to Bangkok
Thai Directions (for Taxi): to do local Thai shopping, Chatuchak is a
ไปตลาดนัดจตุจักร place you’re not going to want to miss. When
you’re ready for a break, there are plenty of
restaurants within the maze of shops, and a
number of outdoor budget food courts, bars,
and cafes.
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/tar-
Talad Rot Fai Ratchada
ตลาดรถไฟ รัชดา
Talad Rot Fai, also known as the Antique

Train Market, is a Bangkok antique and retro
adrodfi market that opens on Thursday, Friday,
Hours: 5 pm - 1 am from Thursday - Sun- Saturday, and Sunday evening. There are two
day locations, one at Seacon Square (near Bang
Address: Esplanade Ratchada
How to get there: The easiest way to get Na), and the other (more centrally located) at
thre is to take the MRT Metro to Thailand The Esplanade Ratchada shopping center at
Cultural Centre, Exit #3 towards The Es- Ratchada. At the market you’ll find all sorts
planade, then walk behind the shopping
center where you’ll see the market. of retro, vintage, and hipster shops. But the
main reason most Thais go to the market is to
Thai Directions (for Taxi): ตลาดรถไ รัชดา hang out with friends and have a few drinks
and some food throughout the night. It’s a
good place for a local night chilling out in
Bangkok.
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Hours: 8 pm - 1 am from Tuesday - Sunday
Saphan Phut Market
สะพานพุทธ
It’s a local youth affair every night (except

Monday) at Bangkok’s lively Saphan Phut
(closed on Monday)
Market. Discover the latest trends in Thai
How to get there: The market is located at counter-culture fashion, get a street tattoo
the base of Saphan Phut Memorial Bridge (just joking), and maybe even ride a scooter
along the Chao Phraya River. The easi-
est way to get there is by taxi as the river decked out with chrome rims — which
boats stop service at 7 pm. you’ll see plenty of while walking through
the youth culture market. The market gets
Thai Directions (for Taxi): สะพานพุทธ started at the base of Saphan Phut Memorial
Bridge at dark each evening and doesn’t stop
until late at night. Hanging out at Saphan
Phut market offers a chance to do some
modern local shopping while observing Thai
youth culture. If you go, since it’s a busy
market, be careful of your belongings.
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Toney Restaurant: http://migrationology.
Pahurat (Little India)
พาหุรัด
For a little flavor of India, explore the

district of Pahurat, located near Bangkok’s
com/2010/11/bangkoks-finest-street-indi-
Chinatown. Pahurat is filled with fabric
an-food/ dealers, merchants, a handful of great Indian
VIDEO: Click here to watch restaurants, and an Indian shopping center
Address: Along Thanon Chakphet and
Thanon Pahurat known as India Emporium. Bangkok’s Little
How to get there: You can take a walk India is not too big, but it’s a fun place to
from Chinatown all the way west on wander around and observe the mixture of
Thanon Yaowarat until you reach Thanon
Chakphet, or take a taxi or tuk-tuk. Thai and Indian cultures. Toney Restaurant,
tucked down an alley, is a place I like to eat
Thai Directions (for Taxi): when I’m in Pahurat. It’s best to wander
อินเดียเอ็มโพเลียม พาหุรัด around the area in the daytime hours, any
time from 11 am - 5 pm is great. Also in the
area is Sampeng Market, Bangkok’s best
shopping market for craft knick-knacks and
supplies.
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Hours: 2 am - 6 am daily
Saphan Pla (Fish Market)
สะพานปลากรุงเทพ
When it comes to wet markets in Bangkok,

there are so many of them, that the market
Address: Charoen Krung 58, Sathon, Bang-
food supply is very spread out — there’s not
kok, Thailand just one single central market like in some
Phone: 02 211 6059 cities. However, the biggest wholesale fish
How to get there: Due to the opening
time of the market, it’s best to get there by market right in central Bangkok is located
taxi on Charoen Krung road in the old part
Thai Directions (for Taxi): สะพานปลา of Bangkok, and called Saphan Pla (fish
เจริญกรุง 58 market). At the market you’ll find a range
of freshly caught fish and seafood, mostly
For another seafood market experience for sale on a wholesale basis. The biggest
near Bangkok, I recommend taking a day
trip to Samut Prakan - about an hour from downside of visiting Saphan Pla is that it
Bangkok. operates throughout the night, ending by
early morning, so to visit you have to go
anywhere from about 2 am to 6 am.
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Hours: You can visit the market 24 hours
Flower Market (Pak Khlong Talad)
ปากคลองตลาด
Bangkok’s massive population demands no

small supply of fresh flowers each and every
a day, but the most energetic action takes day. The central flower distribution market,
place from about Midnight until 3 am - which in Thai is known as Pak Khlong Talad,
when the real trade goes down. is a pandemonium of beautiful bright colors
Address: Maharat Road – right at the base
of Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge) and busy people transporting flowers from
place to place. You can buy flowers by the
How to get there: If you go during the bouquet, or you can buy an entire truck load
day, take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to
Saphan Phut Pier, but at night it’s best to of fresh flowers if you’d like. The entire Pak
take a taxi. Khlong Talad area is really interesting and an
action packed place to visit, including both
flowers, food, restaurants, and lively activity
ปากคลองตลาด
happening 24 hours a day. For the best flower
experience it’s best to go in the late night.
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Hours: Open all day, but busiest early
Khlong Toey Market
ตลาดคลองเตย
Khlong Toey Market (sometimes Khlong

Toei) is a sprawling wet market in central
morning from 4 am - 7 am Bangkok that is packed with an astounding
Address: Corner of Rama IV and Ratchada- quantity of fresh food sourced from around
phisek Road the country. If you eat a meal at a restaurant
How to get there: Take the MRT Metro in central Bangkok, it’s likely that some, if
to Khlong Toei station and walk east on not all the ingredients on your plate passed
Rama IV road until you reach the huge through Khlong Toey at some point. Despite
intersection. Climb the elevated walk way
and navigate your way to the southeast being surrounded by modern skyscrapers, the
corner of the intersection and you’ll enter market remains pretty local and traditional.
the labyrinth of Khlong Toey market. A visit will widen your eyes and open your
Thai Directions (for Taxi): senses to the mass distribution of food in
ตลาดคลองเตย Bangkok. If you visit, just like any busy
market in the world, be cautious of your
belongings and try not to dress too flashy.
Section 6:
Food & Drink
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For central Thai food in Bangkok, here are
Central Thai Food
อาหารภาคกลาง
Thailand is a large and diverse country, and

one of the best things about Bangkok is that
a couple restaurant suggestions: it brings together a population from around
Thailand, and so you can find delicious
Sanguan Sri (Phloen Chit) food from all parts of the country. However,
Khao Gaeng Ruttana (Nang Loeng Market)
Baan Thai Family Recipes (Lumpini) there’s still a distinct central Thai regional
variation of food as well. Central Thailand,
For other smaller single plate dishes, you’ll which is the region Bangkok is in, is famous
find central Thai food being served at
nearly every street food corner throughout for Thai foods like tom yum goong, gaeng
Bangkok. keow wan (green curry), pad kra prao (meat
stir fried with basil), and stir fried noodle
dishes like pad Thai and pad see ew (fried
wide rice noodles). Central Thai food really
balances the flavor and taste combinations of
salty, sour, sweet, and spicy.
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You’ll find street food stalls serving Isaan
Northeastern Thai Food
อาหารอีสาน
The northeastern region of Thailand, which

is also known as Isaan, is one of the largest
regions and therefore you’ll find a near
food all over Bangkok, and countless res-
taurants as well. Here are a couple places endless supply of Isaan restaurants and street
to try: food stalls spread throughout Bangkok.
Larb Bpet Yasothon (Silom)
Laab Udon (ร้านลาบอุดร, Sathon)
Isaan shares a culture and cuisine with Laos,
Som Tam Sida (Wang Lang Market) and so sticky rice (glutinous long grain rice)
is the staple and it’s typically eaten with all
sorts of things cooked on the grill and an
assortment of spicy salads. Som tam (green
papaya salad) is a must-eat, and you can also
try Isaan favorites like pla pao (grilled salt
crusted fish), laab moo (minced pork salad),
and kaw moo yang (grilled pork neck).
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One of my favorite places for northern
Northern Thai Food
อาหารเหนือ
Originating from the northern part of

Thailand, up around the provinces of Chiang
Thai food in Bangkok is called Man Muang. Rai and Mae Hong Song, northern Thai food
It’s a little far from central Bangkok, but is an entirely different type of Thai cuisine.
worth the 1 hour drive for delicious north- Some of the most famous northern Thai
ern Thai food.
dishes include gaeng hanglay (pork stew),
Man Muang (Ramkhamhaeng) khao soi (egg noodles and curry), laab khua
Hom Duan (Ekkamai) (meat salad), and sai ooah (northern Thai
Khao Soi at Silom Soi 10 food court (video)
herb sausage). Northern Thai food, due to its
smaller geographical region of Thailand and
lesser population, is not very well represented
in Bangkok like other types of regional Thai
food, but there are still a few Northern Thai
restaurants you can try.
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There are certain of pockets around Bang-
Southern Thai Food
อาหารใต้
Southern Thailand, consisting of the

peninsular section of Thailand and all the
kok that are really well known for south-
way down to Malaysia, has food that’s famous
ern Thai food like Ramkhamhaeng and for being spicy and strong flavored. Some
Bang Kapi as well as the Wang Lang area, of the most popular southern Thai dishes
but you can also find certain southern Thai
dishes at restaurants throughout Bangkok. include gaeng som (sour curry), gaeng tai
pla (fish viscera curry), and pla tod kamin
Janhom (Ramkhamhaeng) (fish fried with turmeric). Southern Thai food
Ran Ruam Dai (Wang Lang)
The Local (Asoke) makes use of plenty of chilies, fresh turmeric,
and spices in the cooking. I have to admit,
You’ll also find southern Thai food stalls in southern Thai food is one of my favorite
most major markets throughout Bangkok.
regional genres of Thai food, but I’m a little
biased because my wife Ying is from the
south of Thailand. But also it’s because I love
curries, strong flavors, and coconut milk.
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Nam Prik Meal
นำ�้พริก
Nam prik, which translates in English to

chili dips, is one of the most common and
Nam prik is a very typical food available at everyday parts of Thai cuisine. Eating nam
local food markets throughout Bangkok.
However, some restaurants well serve nam prik is so common in fact, that it often doesn’t
prik as a dish. get the attention it deserves (in my opinion),
shadowed by Thai dishes like pad Thai and
Nam prik market guide - One of the best
ways to experience nam prik is to just go green curry. There are many different types
to the local market and buy some for take- of nam prik available in Thailand, from green
away to try. chili sauces, to shrimp paste sauce (nam
Nam prik lunch restaurant (Punnawithi)
prik kapi), and an assortment of fermented
fish chili sauces as well. The nam priks are
typically eaten with boiled or raw vegetables,
fried fish, omelets, and rice. You’ll find nam
prik stalls at nearly all markets throughout
Bangkok.
082 Thai Vegetarian Food
เทศกาลอาหารเจ
In the 1800’s a group of Chinese opera performers visited Thailand and all happen to
fall ill. After much contemplation, they decided they had all become sick from failing
to show respect to the Nine Emperor Gods of the Daoist belief. In order to cleanse
themselves, they decided to go on a strict vegetarian diet for nine days. Nowadays,
Thailand’s vegetarian festival is an annual celebration that brings together a host
of people from around the world all in search of delicious Thai vegetarian food and
snacks. It’s a great opportunity to explore the food and culture of Thailand. The
biggest vegetarian festival celebration in Bangkok is located in Yaowarat Chinatown,
and normally occurs in September or October.
Also, if you are vegetarian and want to eat some of the best vegetarian food in
Bangkok, be sure to eat at either Baan Suan Pai (Ari BTS station) or Chamlong’s
Asoke (Chatuchak, Mo Chit BTS station) — 2 of my favorite vegetarian food courts in
Bangkok.
If you’re interested in further information about Thai vegetarian food, be sure to

check out my Vegetarian Thai Food Guide.
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Boat Noodle Alley - Victory Monument
Thai Boat Noodles
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือที่อนุสาวรีย์
It’s a pretty well known fact that locals from

Bangkok love to eat, and high on that list of
Hours: 11 am - 9 pm daily most sought after soup noodles is a speciality
Cost: 10 THB per bowl known in Thai as “kuay teow reua,” or boat
Phone: 02 271 3178
More info: click here noodles in English. Named after the boats,
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain to where the noodles were formerly served out
Victory Monument station. Exit and walk of, boat noodles are typically made with rice
towards the monument while remain-
ing on the skywalk. Walk about halfway noodles, pork, and a touch of pork blood in
around the monument until you go past the broth to make it thick and rich. If you’re
“Fashion Mall.” Go down the steps and
a food lover, heading to boat noodle alley at
continue your way through the market,
across the van access road, and cross the Victory Monument, is one of Bangkok’s great
little bridge over the canal. I like the boat culinary experiences. But alternatively, I
noodle restaurant on the far right hand
really love the boat noodles about a 5 minute
side (when facing the restaurants).
Thai Directions (for Taxi): walk from Victory Monument at a place
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือที่อนุสาวรีย์ called Doy Kuay Teow Reua.
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While restaurants of all kinds serve some
Thai Seafood
ซีฟู้ด
Depending on what part of Thailand you’re

in, seafood plays a major role in Thai cuisine,
types of seafood plus other dishes, these and in Bangkok, seafood is common and
restaurants are know for serving mainly enjoyed by many. It’s especially common in
just seafood. Bangkok for entire families to go out to eat
Hua Pla Chong Nonsi (Rama 3, video) seafood together, and enjoy both the food and
Lek & Rut Seafood (Yaowarat) social dining culture.
Ah Ooh Bangrak (Bangrak - all seafood)
Hia Wan Khao Tom Pla (Sathon - rice soup
and seafood) Some of the most famous Thai seafood dishes
Somsak Boo Op (Wong Wian Yai - only you can try include boo pad pongari (yellow
serves mung bean noodles and shrimp /
egg crab curry), pla khapong neung manao
crab)
(steamed barramundi fish with lime juice),
goong pao (grilled shrimp), and tom yum
goong (sour spicy soup with shrimp).

085 Thai Breakfast
อาหารเช้า
One of the best times to explore Thai food is during the early morning for breakfast.
At small local neighborhood markets, starting around 5 am - 6 am and ending by
around 9 am, Bangkok streets come alive with fresh fruits and vegetables, and
breakfast stalls.
Some of the more common Thai breakfast dishes include joke (rice porridge), khao
tom (rice soup), khao man gai (chicken rice), khao mok gai (biryani), tom luad moo
(pork and blood soup), moo ping (grilled pork skewers), and even khao gaeng (rice
and curry). Additionally at morning markets, you’ll find all sorts of Thai snacks and
sweets.
One of my favorite morning markets in downtown Bangkok is on Silom Soi 20,

where you’ll find an abundance of fresh food and snacks. If you love Thai food, don’t
miss waking up in the morning, and exploring the delicious and fresh food available
for breakfast. Read more about Thai breakfast here.

086 Bangkok Food Courts
ฟูดคอร์ท
Bangkok is a food paradise, and while street food is amazing, at times it can be nice
to take advantage of a cleaner (yet still cheap) food court where there’s a wide variety
of dishes available on demand. Some food courts in Bangkok work on the coupon
system, you exchange cash for some pieces of paper, and then exchange those
coupons for food. Here are some food courts in Bangkok I like:
1. MBK Food Court - A giant food court that offers just about everything you can
imagine. At MBK Shopping Center, 6th floor, National Stadium BTS Station.
2. Terminal 21 Food Court (Asoke BTS) - Bangkok’s Terminal 21 shopping mall is
clean and refreshing, and there’s a decent food court on the 5th floor.
3. Or Tor Kor Market Food Court (Mo Chit, Khampaeng Phet) - For an outdoor
food court, the Or Tor Kor Market is hard to beat. Just off the Kamphaeng Phet MRT
station, and walk-able from Mo Chit BTS Station.
4. Silom Soi 10 Food Court (Silom) - Come at noon to this large Silom office
food court that has just about every Thai food you should try.

087 Royal Thai Food
อาหารชาววัง
By using an exclusive assortment of ingredients and techniques, Royal Thai cuisine
is in a class of its own. All flavors are balanced in perfect harmony, the sweet and
sour, the salty and spicy. A recent trend of higher end restaurants in Bangkok aim
to preserve traditional Thai culture by serving a menu of dishes with origins in the
Royal Thai kitchen. The mouth-watering dishes are as insightful into Thai culture as
they are enjoyable to eat. Here are a few recommendations, both of traditional Royal
Thai restaurants and modern:
• Krua OV (Dusit)
• Paste Bangkok (Thong Lo, and Chit Lom - Gaysorn Shopping Centre)
• The Local (Asoke)
• Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine (Silom)
• Blue Elephant (Sathon) - There’s also a Phuket location
Prices: Reservations are a good idea at these restaurants and expect to pay
anywhere from 300 - 1000 THB per person

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Bizarre Thai Foods
อาหารแปลก
From pig’s blood mixed with herbs, to

ferocious looking fried bugs, Bangkok has a
curious selection of potentially frightening,
Location: The problem with bizarre Bang- yet fun foods to sample. Dancing shrimp
kok foods is that they are often served (goong dten), is a dish that is prepared using
from motorcycle carts that roam the city,
therefore it’s hard to pinpoint an exact mini shrimp mixed with a variety of spices
location. The easiest thing to do is spot and served while still jumping around. Eaten
a cart, and immediately purchase some fresh, you’ll feel the shrimp dancing in your
bizarre snacks!
mouth as they go down. Also, the infamous
bug carts (malang tod) cruise the streets of
Bangkok offering tasty creepy crawlers like
deep fried silk worms, bamboo worms, and
grasshoppers. You’ll find bug carts all over
Bangkok, especially at night in busy areas of
the city.

089 Thai Desserts
ขนมหวาน
Thai sweets, known as khanom wan in Thai, are a huge part of the eating experience
in Bangkok, and many of both Thais and foreigner enjoy local Thai desserts. One of
the most well known Thai desserts is sweet yellow mango with coconut sticky rice,
but you’ll also find a variety of other sweets like khanom takoh (coconut custard),
nam kang sai (shaved ice), luk choop (mung bean candy), and khao neow sangkaya
(stick rice with custard). Many Thai desserts are flavored with coconut cream and
fresh tropical fruit.
Here are a few more Thai desserts to sample:

1. Khao New Dam Sang Kaya - Sweet black sticky rice topped with egg custard
2. Bua Loy Nam King - Ginger water with black sesame dumplings
3. Lod Chong - Green noodles in sweet coconut cream
4. Itim Khanom Pang - Ice cream served in a bun
If you’re in Bangrak, try Boonsap บุญทรัพย์ (คุณหลวง), a longstanding Thai desserts stall
in Bangkok, not far from Saphan Taksin BTS station.

090 Fine Dining
ร้านอาหารโดยเชฟโรงแรม
Bangkok has always been a great city for food lovers. However, over the past few
years Bangkok’s food scene has really developed on an international level, both as a
progression of modern Thai food, and with a rising presence of international cuisine
from around the world.
The Bangkok dining scene is really on the rise, and more and more international
Michelin starred chefs are calling Bangkok home and getting in on the developing
culinary scene — which I think is one of the best in Asia. Here are a couple
restaurants recognized on an international level for fine dining.
• Gaggan (Lumpini) - Indian

• Nahm (Sathorn) - Thai
• Savelberg (Phloen Chit) - French
• J’aime (Sathorn) - French
• L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Silom) - French

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Information:
Nana - Middle Eastern and
Indian Food ซอยนานา
Hours: morning until late night (restaurant

If you’re craving some hummus, baba
ganoush, shawarma, grilled kebabs, or a
wide selction of Indian food when you’re in
open 10 am - 10 pm daily)
Cost: Shawarmas at stalls cost 50 - 60 THB Bangkok, there are many Middle Eastern
and sit down restaurants run 200 - 400 and Indian restaurant options around Nana
THB per person
(Sukhumvit Soi 3/1, and also called Soi Arab).
Address: Sukhumvit Soi 3 and Soi 3/1
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain This small street is home to dozens of Middle
to Nana station and walk towards Soi 3 Eastern and Indian restaurants, shops, and
and 3/1
businesses. Around the Nana area you’ll
Thai Directions (for Taxi): find everything from street food style kebab
ซ.นานา สุขุมวิท ซอย 3 restaurants to indoor restaurants serving
everything from Syrian to Egyptian food.

092 Durian - King of Fruits
ทุเรียน
Durian fruit is a devout obsession. I could go on practically forever describing this

magical natural pudding, that’s the closest thing I’ve ever tasted to heaven on earth,
but I’ll save my words and let you try it for yourself.
Even though durian is not everyone’s choice of a good time, I consider it to be one
of the most entertaining and delicious things available, especially if you love fruit.
Don’t let yourself get away without a sample of durian when you visit Bangkok.
Durian is frequently available throughout the entire city during the main season
from April - July, and you’ll find street food carts serving durian all over the city.
However, during off-season, durian is much less available on the streets, but you’ll
still find it year round in both Yaowarat Chinatown and Or Tor Kor Market.
Prices: During season most durian should cost about 50 - 100 THB per kilo

093
Information:
Website: http://www.boonrawd.co.th/
Boon Rawd (Singha) Brewery
ทัวร์บุญรอดบริเวอรี่
The Boon Rawd Brewery (home of Singha),

was founded in 1933 by Phya Bhirom Bhakdi.
Today the brewery produces over 800,000
Hours: 9:30 am - 12 noon and 1:30 pm - 3
pm from Monday through Friday bottles of beer a day. This attraction is not
Cost: 300 THB per person exactly located in central Bangkok, but rather
Phone: (662) 598-2070 Ext. 179
in Pathum Thani, about a 1 hour boat ride
Address: 2 Moo 9 Soi Jai-Aua, Bangkuwat,
Muang, Pathumthani 12000 Thailand and then a taxi ride away. But if you enjoy
How to get there: Check website and get beer, a Singha brewery tour makes a fantastic
details from the brewery
day trip, and an excuse to sample some beer.
Thai Directions (for Taxi): You must book a private tour with your
บุญรอดบริเวอรี่ ปทุมธานี own group consisting of 5 - 60 people. First
contact the brewery by phone, then submit
a letter indicating your purpose of visiting.
The cost is 300 THB per person which can be
paid at the entrance and all proceeds will be
donated.
094 Bangkok Coffee Shops
ร้านกาแฟ
Coffee is not a big part of traditional Thai culture, so other than drinking instant
coffee, it can be a challenge to just stop on the roadside for a good quality cup of
coffee. However, coffee culture, just like the international dining scene, is on a major
rise in Bangkok, and more and more high quality artisan coffee shops are sprouting
up throughout the city rapidly. Here are a few spots I would recommend if you’re
looking for a really good cup of coffee when you’re in Bangkok.
Casa Lapin - There are a number of locations of Casa Lapin around Bangkok,
including one at Ari and at Asoke.
Gallery Drip Coffee - If you love drip coffee, this place is for you. They are passionate
about coffee and make incredible drip. Located at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
right across the street from MBK.
Ceresia - Ceresia is a coffee shop and coffee roaster in Bangkok that’s known for its
high quality beans and single origin coffee.
Pacamara - Located at Rain Hill plaza, just off Sukhumvit 47, Pacamara serves world
class coffee for the connoisseur.
Also check out BeanHunter for more coffee suggestions.
095
Information:
Recommended Thai cooking schools:
Thai Cooking Class
เรียนทำ�อาหารไทย
One of my favorite things to do in Thailand is

eat, and that might be the case with you too.
In order to learn about the ingredients that
Cooking with Poo (same as Helping Hands go into Thai food and the cooking process,
Cooking School) taking a cooking class is an entertaining
Naj Thai Cooking School food activity to do when you’re in Bangkok.
Baipai Thai Cooking School
Amita Thai Cooking Cooking classes often begin with a trip to a
fresh market to buy some ingredients and are
Cooking schools normally take about a 1/2
followed by preparing a full meal. Then you’ll
day and charge somewhere around 1,200
THB - 2,000 THB per person for the course. have a chance to eat what you cook. There are
You can also arrange for longer, more in- everything from basic to advanced cooking
depth cooking courses.
classes in Bangkok, and I’ve listed a few on
Alternatively, check out my Thai recipes the left side, but if you’re really serious about
(from my mother in law!) cooking Thai food you may want to do more
research on your specific requests.

096
Information:
Here are some dinner cruise boats to take
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise
กินอาหารบนเรือเจ้าพระยา
Taking a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya

river is one of the great evening activities
a look at: in Bangkok. Whether you’re searching for
a romantic time, or an opportunity for a
Horizon Cruise - Shangri-La Hotel
special family meal, the views of the city at
Apsara Dinner Cruise - Banyan Tree Hotel
Chao Phraya Princess night from the river are enchanting and both
Grand Pearl Cruise beautiful and entertaining.
Dinner cruises often start at around 7 pm
and finish at around 10 pm. Expect to pay While the food is nicely displayed, it’s
at least 1000 THB per person or a lot more probably not the best food Bangkok has
for some of the higher end dinner cruises.
to offer (as typical of buffet food), but it’s
rather the lovely ambiance and scenery that
makes a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya so
worthwhile. For a unique and special dining
opportunity, a cruise might not be a bad idea.

097 Bangkok Street Food
กินอาหารริมทาง
Possibly one of the top cities in the world for street food (and my favorite),
experiencing the plethora of curb side cuisine in Bangkok is what I consider to be
one of the best things to do when you’re in the city. Street food is not only very tasty,
but the entire idea of street food is a major part of Thai culture. Piping hot bowls of
noodles, fragrant stir fried herbs and chillies, green papaya salad, fried chicken, and
nearly every other Thai food you can imagine is conveniently available right off the
street in front of you. Food is everywhere you look, and it’s affordable and delicious
at the same time. When choosing street food, go to places where the food looks fresh,
and where there’s a constant turnover of customers — if you see a line or a crowd,
that’s a good sign they serve something good and fresh to eat.
For more research about Thai food, be sure to browse my Thai food blog, and also
check out my Eating Thai Food Guide, which goes much more in depth into Thai
food.

098
Information:
Hours: Starts at around 5 pm until late at
Yaowarat (Chinatown)
เยาวราช
Few things in Bangkok offer more
excitement than exploring the chaotic
mess of markets and street stalls within
night for good street food Bangkok’s Chinatown, better known locally
Cost: 40 - 50 THB and 200 - 300 THB (or
much more) for sit down restaurants as Yaowarat. During the day Yaowarat is
How to get there: Take the MRT Metro to known for its gold and jewelry stores, and
Hua Lamphong station, from there either
street markets filled with food in all forms,
walk about 10 minutes to Yaowarat Road
or take a taxi / tuk tuk (about 50 - 60 THB). fabrics, and industrial supplies. During the
evening, and late into the night, Yaowarat
is famous for its abundance of street food.
เยาวราช Take a walk along Yaowarat Road, and
Video: Bangkok Street Food Tour
try anything that looks good. The kuay jab
(noodle rolls with pork), and bua loy nam
king (sweet ginger soup dumplings), are
always good options.

099Information:
Or Tor Kor Market
ตลาด อ.ต.ก.
Or Tor Kor Market is an upscale wet market

in Bangkok that’s clean, organized, and
Hours: 6 am - 8 pm daily packed with all kinds of tempting fresh
How to get there: It’s easiest to take the MRT food and ingredients. The market is kept so
Metro to Kamphaeng Phet station and there’s
organized and so clean that it’s almost like an
an exit directly to the market. Alternatively
you can take the BTS Skytrain to Mo Chit sta- open air supermarket. The market also has an
tion and either take the MRT 1 station to Kam- excellent hawker food court where you’ll find
phaeng Phet, or walk all the way through the
a diverse array of Thai dishes from around
other side of Chatuchak Market to Or Tor Kor.
You can easily combine visiting the Chatuchak the country. It’s a great Thai food court to try
Weekend Market with Or Tor Kor in a single a range of different Thai street food dishes in
day.
a clean environment. Additionally, if you’re
Thai Directions (for Taxi): ready to eat durian, Or Tor Kor Market
ตลาด อ.ต.ก. จตุจักร always has the highest of quality, peeled and
ready for you to devour.
VIDEO: Or Tor Kor Market

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Information:
Hours: Around 8 am - 3 pm, best on
Nang Loeng Market
ตลาดนางเลิ้ง
Nang Loeng Market is one of the oldest

remaining wet fresh markets and food
hawker markets in Bangkok, and if you’re a
weekdays
Address: The market is located on Nakhon food lover, it’s a must-visit place when you’re
Sawan road, just northeast of Democracy in town. There’s not a lot of wet market fresh
Monument
How to get there: From the Khao San
ingredients available at the market anymore,
road area you can walk in about 30 min- but the cooked food, ranging from curry stalls
utes or alternatively take a taxi or tuk tuk to traditional Thai snacks, are the highlight.
ตลาดนางเลิ้ง ถนนนครสวรรค์ The best time to go is for lunch at Nang
Loeng Market when the market will be busy
and packed with good things to try. One of
my favorite places at the market is the old
Thai rice and curry restaurant on the corner.
More details here.

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Information:
Wang Lang Market
ตลาดวังหลัง
Located across the Chao Phraya river from

the Grand Palace is a heavenly food market
How to get there: The market is located
known as Wang Lang. The congested alleys
adjacent to Siriraj Hospital. Take the Chao of the market are lined on both sides with an
Phraya Express Boat to Wang Lang Pier insane variety of tasty Thai snacks, full rice
and you’ll be in the midst of the action.
and curry stalls, green papaya salad carts,
Thai Directions (for Taxi): and Thai food from around the country. On
ตลาดวังหลัง ศิริราช the main lane of Wang Lang Market, along
the main street, you’ll find a famous stall
VIDEO: Click here to watch serving “khanom tungtag,” griddle pancakes
filled with fresh coconut and other sweet
fillings. For the density of food in one area
and the friendly environment, Wang Lang is
one of my favorite places in all of Bangkok.

Remember that you can view all 101 Things To Do in Bangkok plotted on a
Google Map.
Just note that a few of the items are plotted, but don’t actually have a
specific location.
Click here to view map

Bangkok Itineraries
Day 1
Silom Soi 20 Market:
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Located on Silom Soi 20 road,
there’s a pleasant morning market,
that makes a good opportunity to
experience a local Thai market,
eat some food, and enjoy the
atmosphere. Try the sticky rice
custard at the front of the market,
and you’ll also find stalls selling
chicken rice, or joke (rice porridge)
for breakfast.
Open hours: 6 am - 9 am daily

Grand Palace / Wat Phra
Kaew: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
From Silom Soi 20, take the BTS

Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station,
transfer to the Chao Phraya River
Boat, and get off at Tha Chang
pier and walk directly to the
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew,
Bangkok’s most famous attraction,
and the most sacred temple in
Thailand.
Open hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

daily
Price: 500 THB
Wat Pho:
10:30 am - 11:00 am
From the Grand Palace, Wat Pho
is just a 5 minute walk south. The
main attraction at Wat Pho is the
giant reclining Buddha. You can
spend about 30 or 45 minutes
walking around Wat Pho, depending
on your timing for the day and how
many other things you want to do.
Open hours: 8 am - 5 pm daily

Price: 100 THB

Wat Arun:
11:30 am - 12:00 noon
From Wat Pho, walk towards the
Chao Phraya River, where you’ll find
Tha Tien pier. Don’t take the river
boat express, but take the small
ferry directly across the river to Wat
Arun. Ferry should cost 3 THB, and
it leaves every few minutes, and will
drop you off right at Wat Arun.

daily
Price: 50 THB
Wang Lang Market:

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
From Wat Arun, Wang Lang Market
is located just up the road. You could
walk in about 15 minutes, or if it’s
too hot you can jump in a tuk tuk or
taxi. At the market you’ll find many
street food stalls and restaurants
to have lunch. Try the roast duck
restaurant, an Isan restaurant called
Som Tam Sida (ส้มตำ�สีดา), or walk over
to eat southern Thai food at Ruam
Dai.
Open hours: During the daytime

Vimanmek Mansion:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
From Wang Lang Market, probably
the easiest way to get to the Dusit
area of Bangkok is to jump in a taxi.
Hopefully traffic won’t be too bad,
and you can use your Grand Palace
ticket for entrance to Vimanmek, the
world’s largest teakwood mansion.
It’s an amazing place to see in
Bangkok.

from Tuesday - Sunday (closed
Mondays and holidays)
Price: 100 THB, but you can use
your same Grand Palace ticket
within 7 days
Ananta Samakhom
Throne Hall:
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
After you’re done at the Vimanmek
Mansion you can walk over to
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall,
which is located on the same
compound, about a 10 minute walk.
Walk through the beautiful inside
of the museum - one of the most
impressive museums in Bangkok.
Open hours: 10 am - 6 pm on
Tuesday - Sunday (closed on
Monday and holidays)
Price: 150 THB

Yaowarat (Chinatown)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
From the Ananta Samakhom Throne

Hall, it’s really up to you what to
do next. You could take a rest for a
while, or head straight to Yaowarat
(Chinatown), where the evening
street food begins at about 5 pm. At
this point it will be easiest to take a
taxi. In Yaowarat you’ll find plenty
of street food stalls along the main
road and many sit down restaurants
as well.
Try the kuay jab (noodle rolls with

pork) at Nay Lek, or for Thai Chinese
seafood you can check out Lek &
Rut Seafood and sit street-side for
an action packed environment.
Finish off your food tour with bua
loy nam king (hot sweet ginger soup
with sesame dumplings). If you see
something that looks good, give it a
try. If it’s a busy restaurant or food
stall, that’s a good sign.
Open hours: All day and night,

evening street food begins about 5
pm
Day 1 is a pretty long day, but if you just have a short time in Bangkok,
these are some of the most important attractions in the city.

Day 2
Wat Saket (Golden Mount):
9 am - 10 am
Have breakfast at your hotel, or grab

some grilled skewers of pork (moo
ping) and sticky rice, and then begin
the day at Wat Saket, and climb to
the top of the temple for an excellent
view of the city and a little morning
exercise. Depending on where
you’re staying, might be best to get
here by taxi or public transportation.

Price: 20 THB
Jim Thompson House:

10:30 am - 11:30 am
From Wat Saket you can jump on

the Khlong Saeng Saeb canal boat
at Panfa Leelard pier (right behind
Wat Saket) and take it to Sapan Hua
Chang pier at Siam. From the pier,
it’s just a 10 minute walk to Jim
Thompson House.

(last guided tour is at 6 pm)
Price: 150 THB adult, 100 THB
student / children

Suan Pakkad Palace Mu-
seum:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
After you finish with Jim Thompson

House, you can find something in
the area to eat, and either choose
to do some shopping at MBK or
around Siam, or head over to
Thanon Ayutthaya Road and visit
the impressive Suan Pakkad Palace
Museum. It’s about a 20 minute
walk from Siam area, or you can
take a quick taxi or tuk tuk ride.

Price: 100 THB
Shopping at MBK, Siam,

and Pratunam: 2:30 pm -
4:00 pm
Depending on what you choose

to do, after visiting Suan Pakkad
Palace Museum, and having lunch
in the area, you can then proceed
to Pratunam Market and Platinum
shopping center for street shopping,
or to one of the bigger malls like
Siam Paragon or Centralworld for
higher end indoor shopping.
Open hours: About 10 am - 9 pm

Massage or Lumpini Park:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Depending on how long you go
shopping, you might be out of time,
or you might want to take a rest.
If you’re still going strong, at this
point you could either take a stroll
around Lumpini Park, Bangkok’s
main central park, or get a local Thai
massage or just foot massage.
For a professional massage, Health

Land Spa is a good choice.
Skybar:
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Bangkok is a big city with plenty

of tall skyscrapers, but even while
it’s a big city, it seems to have an
overabundance of rooftop sky bars
and restaurants. Two of the best are
Sky Bar at Sirocco and Vertigo Bar
at Banyan Tree.
If you go to Sirocco, from Lumpini

Park, take the BTS Skytrain to
Saphan Taksin, and walk from
there. If you can make it for sunset,
that’s great, but if not, you can go
sometime during the night.

Dinner around Bangrak,
Silom, Sathon:
7:30 pm - 9 pm
Depending on where you are now,
it’s a perfect time to start doing
some evening street food eating.
If you’re in Silom you could check
out street food along Suan Phlu, or
if you’re in Bangrak, enjoy some
food along Charoen Krung. Prachak
is one of the delicious roast duck
restaurants along Charoen Krung,
and you’ll find plenty of other street
food stalls as well.
Khao San Road:

10:00 pm - 2:00 am
After having dinner around Bangrak
or Silom, if you still have energy for
the day, and if you haven’t already
been to Khao San road, Bangkok’s
main backpacker area, now would
be as good as any time to explore
it. At Khao San you can enjoy the
nightlife or have some local Thai
food.
For a local restaurant try Khao Tom

Bawon, just a short walk from Khao
San Road.

Day 3 - Only Saturday or Sunday
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating
Market: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Only open on Saturday and Sunday
and major holidays, there are a
number of floating markets within
the Bangkok area. Khlong Lat Mayom
is not a traditional floating market,
but it’s a pleasant weekend market
with boat vendors where you’ll find
lots of food and fun. It’s easiest to
either take a taxi directly there, or to
take the BTS Skytrain to Bang Wa,
and take a taxi from there.
Saturday and Sunday and holidays
Chatuchak Weekend Mar-

ket: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Probably one of Bangkok’s most
famous outdoor shopping markets
is the Chatuchak Weekend Market,
a giant market where you’ll find just
about everything from Thailand.
From Khlong Lat Mayom, take a
taxi to Bang Wa BTS station, then
take the BTS all the way to Mo Chit
station which is at the market.
Saturday and Sunday

Or Tor Kor Market:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Located right across the street from
Chatuchak Market, Or Tor Kor is
Bangkok’s premium fresh food
market. You’ll find fresh fruits and
vegetables, and a wonderful food
court with plenty of things to eat for
lunch. I’d recommend eating lunch
here instead of Chatuchak Market.
Open hours: Daytime
Asiatique:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Asiatique is Bangkok’s main touristy
night market and entertainment
complex. It’s a decent place to walk
around, and enjoy the riverside
atmosphere. From Chatuchak
Market, take the BTS Skytrain to
Saphan Taksin station, and walk to the pier. You can then take a free
shuttle boat to Asiatique (signs well marked), or you can grab some dinner
around Saphan Taksin before you get on the boat. There are also bars,
restaurants, and shops all within Asiatique.
Open hours: 5 pm - Midnight daily
I hope these Bangkok day itineraries are helpful. Just remember that you
don’t need to follow them exactly, mix and match your own day to do what
you really want to do, in order to make the most of your time in Bangkok.

Airport Information
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is Bangkok’s main international airport, located
about 25 km from downtown Bangkok (Silom area). To get from
Suvarnabhumi to the center of the city you have a few options.
Airport Rail Link - elevated train

There’s an Airport Rail Link train station on the bottom basement floor
(Basement B) of the airport. To get to central Bangkok, you can either take
the train to Phaya Thai terminal station which connects you with Phaya
Thai BTS Station, or to Makkasan Station which connects to Petchaburi
MRT Station. From there you can take the BTS or MRT.
Operating Hours: 6 am - 12 am midnight, takes 30 minutes to get to or
from the airport
Price: 15 - 45 THB, depending on distance
Private Taxi

Official taxis are available directly outside the airport on the bottom floor,
and are relatively hassle free to use (but do make sure you have your hotel
or place you’re going written in Thai as not all drivers can read / speak
English). The latest system is a self-ticket. When you get to the taxi stand,
take a number, and then walk to that taxi number in the parking lot to get
your ride.
Operating Hours: 24 hours
Price: Probably 300 - 400 THB to central Bangkok (includes a 50 THB
surcharge) - remember to have cash in small bills ready to pay the driver.
Don Muang Airport

Unfortunately, Bangkok’s Don Muang Airport is not located near any
public transportation hubs, apart from a highway and a railroad station
(and I wouldn’t recommend rail unless you have a lot of time to spare, you
may wait for hours).
Private Taxi
You can take a taxi all the way to your destination in central Bangkok and
it should cost anywhere from 200 - 400 THB, and also there’s a 50 THB
surcharge for taking a taxi from the airport. You’ll also need to pay highway
toll fees if you driver takes the highway.
Bus or Taxi to Mo Chit BTS Station
If you’d like to take the BTS Skytrain into central Bangkok from Don
Muang, you’ll need to first get to the closest station which is Mo Chit. Take
a taxi (about 150 THB) or take a local public bus from the road outside the
airport (# 29, # 510, price will be 7 to 19 THB), and get off at Mo Chit BTS
Station. From there, take the Skytrain to your final destination. Taking a
bus is not really all that convenient, so if you have luggage, it’s probably
best to stick with a private taxi.

Accommodation
Bangkok literally has thousands of

places to stay, ranging from luxury 5
star hotels to boutique guest houses
to budget hostels. With so many
choices, it can be quite a challenge
to decide where to stay.
I think one of the best ways to find

accommodation is to first think
about location. So I’ve sorted this
accommodation section by area of Bangkok, hopefully to give you a better
perspective and idea of where to base yourself, and then help you decide on
the best place to suit your interests when you’re in Bangkok.
*Hotels I really like
NOTE: The links to the hotels listed below are affiliate links, meaning that
if you make a hotel booking, and NO extra charge to you, I will receive a
comission.

1. Khao San / Banglamphu
Khao San Road is the budget

backpacker district of Bangkok,
located in the Banglamphu area of
town, along the Chao Phraya river,
and just a short walk from some of
the most famous tourist attractions
in Bangkok like the Grand Palace,
Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Along with all sorts of budget hostels, the
Banglamphu area is also home to numerous mid-range hotels, and some of
the best boutique guest houses in the city. For sightseeing, plenty of food
options, and being in the old part of Bangkok, Banglamphu is one of the
best areas to stay.
If you want stay right on Khao San Road you’ll be right in the midst of
backpacker central with lots of partying, noise, and action. However, if
you stay a little away, more along Samsen road or more towards the Chao
Phraya river, it will be much quieter.
Here are some suggestions:
• Baan Chart Hotel (Rambuttri, mid-range) - Baan Chart is right in the

heart of the Khao San road area. It’s well maintained, and a nice place in
the middle of all the action.
• Green House Hostel (Rambuttri, budget) - This is a budget option right
in the nightlife area of Khao San. Cheap rooms, nothing fancy, but
adequate.
• Baan Chantra (Samsen, mid-range) - Baan Chantra is a small friendly,
excellently decorated guest house. It feels like you’re at someone’s home,
with some real character to it.
• *Full House Khaosan (Samsen, mid-range) - Full House is a friendly guest
house located on Samsen, just a 5 minute walk from Khao San, yet it’s
quiet and peaceful. They have both shared dorms and private rooms.
Ying and I enjoyed our stay here when we filmed 2 weeks in Bangkok.
• The Warehouse Bangkok (near Grand Palace, mid-range) - The
Warehouse is a flashpacker hostel, removed from the party scene of
Khao San, yet not far away, and very close to the Grand Palace.

2. Chao Phraya Riverside /
Bangrak
Along the Chao Phraya River,

especially surrounding Saphan
Taksin BTS station, are some of
Bangkok’s most prestigious and
renowned luxury hotels. This is
another great area of Bangkok
to stay because it’s an older area of town with lots of history, museums,
markets, street food, and restaurants. Additionally, being around Saphan
Taksin on the riverside gives you great options for transportation, with
direct access to the BTS Skytrain and the Chao Phraya express boat.
• Shangri-La (Bangrak, luxury) - Shangri-la is an international luxury hotel

brand, and their location in Bangkok is right on the river. Beautiful hotel
and nice atmosphere.
• *Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Bangrak, luxury) - This is one of Bangkok’s
most luxurious hotels with great views of the Chao Phraya river,
incredible service, and a selection of world class restaurants.
• *Chatrium Hotel Riverside (Riverside, luxury) - During our Bangkok video
series, my wife and I stayed at Chatrium Hotel Riverside for 2 nights.
The views are fantastic, and I like the location and peacefulness of the
hotel.
• *Bangkok Loft Inn (Thonburi, mid-range) - This is a mid-priced boutique
hotel that offers great accommodation and service for value. It’s located
in Thonburi, but has easy access to the BTS Skytrain and Chao Phraya
river.
• Glur Bangkok Hostel (Saphan Taksin, mid-range) - This is a new and
clean budget to mid-range hostel located very near Saphan Taksin BTS
station. They offer both private rooms and dorm beds.
• New Road Guest House (Bangrak, budget) - New Road Guest House is a
Bangkok guest house classic, with budget private rooms and dorms. Not
fancy, but clean and friendly.

3. Silom / Sathorn
If Bangkok has a downtown area,

Silom and the adjacent Sathorn,
would be it. It’s the modern
business and financial center of
Bangkok, where many of the tallest
skyrise buildings are located.
In Silom and Sathorn there are
plenty of hotel choices, ranging from mid-range flashpacker guest houses
to luxury hotel brands. Great transportation on both the BTS Skytrain
and MRT Metro, shopping at outdoor stalls and indoor malls, and an
abundance of everything from international restaurants to Thai street food,
makes Silom and Sathorn a wonderful place to stay.
• Glow Trinity Silom (Silom, mid-high) - This is a mid high level hotel that’s
modern, clean, and trendy in style, and in a good position right in the
heart of Silom.
• *Saphaipae Hostel (Surasak, mid-range) - Saphai Pae is a modern
flashpacker hostel with both private rooms and dorm rooms. Located
not far from Surasak BTS station in Bangkok’s financial district.
• *Marvin Suites (Chong Nonsi, mid-range) - Marvin Suites is a good
choice for a serviced apartment style hotel. Good central location (about
10 minutes from the BTS), plenty to do in the area, and really nice and
spacious rooms. Ying and I really enjoyed our stay here when we did the
Bangkok video series.
• Baan Pra Nond Bed & Breakfast (Surasak, mid-range) - An awesome little
guest house in a 70 year old mansion in Sathorn. A friendly bed and
breakfast with lots of character and old charm.

4. Siam / Pratunam
If you come to Bangkok to go

shopping, staying somewhere in the
Siam or Pratunam areas is one of
the best options. Siam is home to
Bangkok’s most thriving mall scene,
including malls like Siam Paragon
and CentralWorld. Just behind
CentralWorld is Pratunam, another mega shopping district with outdoor
street shopping and wholesale malls. There’s plenty of action and food in
the area, plus easy transportation access on the BTS Skytrain.
• Siam Kempinski (Siam, luxury) - Renowned for being one of Bangkok’s

most luxurious hotels, the Siam Kempinski is an impressive resort in the
heart of Siam.
• Amari Watergate (Pratunam, luxury) - If you want to be right in the heart
of street shopping, yet stay in luxury, Amari Watergate is an excellent
choice.
• *Lub d Siam Square (Siam, mid-range) - Located right across the street
from MBK, Lub d Siam Square has a fantastic location. It’s a modern,
flashpacker style hostel.
• Boxpackers Hostel (Pratunam, budget) - Boxpackers is a modern and
well designed hostel with mostly shared dorm bed accommodation. It
has a friendly environment and located right in the Pratunam shopping
central.

5. Sukhumvit
Sukhumvit Road, which begins in

Siam, and heads east and south, is
one of the most famous roads and
areas of Bangkok. A mix of expats
and Thais live along Sukhumvit
road, and it offers just about
everything you could need during
your stay — malls, supermarkets, restaurants, street food, and bars. I like
to think of Sukhumvit as two main districts: 1) Upper Sukhumvit that
includes Phloen Chit, Nana, and Asoke, and 2) Lower Sukhumvit that
includes Phrom Phong, Thong Lo, Ekkamai, and Phra Khanong.
• *Okura Prestige Bangkok (Phloen Chit, luxury) - Okura Prestige is a

Japanese hotel brand, and offers pure, minimalist, and classy elegance.
Located right off Phloen Chit BTS station.
• Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21 (Asoke, luxury) - Located above
Bangkok’s Terminal 21 shopping mall, and right at Asoke BTS station
and Sukhumvit MRT station, it’s an extremely convenient location.
• *Napa Place Boutique Hotel (Thong Lo, guest house) - This is an excellent
hidden gem, a quiet and peaceful classic guest house in Bangkok. Very
spacious, excellent service, not far from Thong Lo BTS station.
• *St. James Hotel (Phrom Phong, mid-range) - Located just a 5 minute
walk from Phrom Phong BTS and from the EM District, this hotel is
located in a prime location. The rooms are very spacious and I think it’s
really good value for money.
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Transportation
Bangkok includes just about every form of transportation imaginable, so

let’s quickly go over the best ways to get around town.
BTS Skytrain
The BTS Skytrain is an above ground mass transit train. There are 2 lines:
Sukhumvit Line which runs from Mo Chit Station to Bearing Station,
and Silom Line which goes from National Stadium Station to Bang Wa
Station. Siam Station is where both lines intersect.
Rates cost from 15 - 52 THB per ride depending on distance, and there are
easy to read route maps within each station. If you plan on riding the BTS
a number of times in a day, consider purchasing a 1 day pass that costs 130
THB and allows unlimited rides in a single day.
Operating Hours: 6 am – 12 am midnight

Prices: Single journey fare: 15 – 52 THB, all-day BTS pass: 130 THB
Website: http://www.bts.co.th/

MRT Metro
The MRT Metro is a single line underground subway that runs from Bang
Sue Station in the north to Hua Lamphong Station near Chinatown and at
Bangkok’s central railroad station.
The MRT connects with the BTS at Sukhumvit MRT Station (Asoke BTS
Station) and at Si Lom MRT Station (Sala Daeng BTS Station).

Prices: 16 – 42 THB depending on distance
Website: http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/
Airport Rail Link
Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link is the most convenient connection between

Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the central part of the city. The
Rail Link connects with the BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai terminal station
and with the MRT at Makkasan Station (Petchaburi MRT Station), making
it easy to get to other parts of the city. More info about the Airport Rail
Link in “Airport Information,” above.

Price: 45 THB for airport train
Chao Phraya River Boat
Since many of Bangkok’s most

popular attractions are located near
the banks of the Chao Phraya River,
the river boat makes for convenient
transportation. You may be in a
packed boat, but at least you won’t
have to fight traffic!
There are two main boats, the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat which stops at

the main attractions along the river and includes an English speaking
commentator, and the Orange Flag local boat that goes from station to
station picking up and dropping off passengers like a bus. The main river
route begins at Sathon Central Pier (Saphan Taksin BTS station Exit #2)
and winds up the river.A few notable station piers include:
Sathon Central Pier (Oriental Pier) - Saphan Taksin BTS station

Ratchawong Pier - Chinatown, Little India
Tha Thien Pier - Wat Arun, Wat Pho
Maharaj Pier - The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, National Museum
Phra Arthit Pier - Khao San Road
Operating Hours: 9:30 am – 4 pm daily for the tourist boat, 6:00 am – 7

pm daily for the Orange Flag local boat
Prices: 40 THB per ride on the tourist boat (150 THB unlimited day pass),
15 THB per ride on the local boat
Website: http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com/
Khlong Saen Saeb Canal

Boat
Another way to travel by boat in

Bangkok is by taking the Khlong
Saen Saeb public speed boat canal
service.
There are 2 different canal routes,

and the most useful one runs from Pratunam (and Siam) all the way to the
Golden Mountain (#64) located near Democracy Monument (near Khao
San Road).
Operating Hours: 5:30 am - 8:30 pm daily

Price: 8 - 20 THB per ride
More route information here.

Taxi
Bangkok’s mass transit system is convenient and easy to use, but

unfortunately it’s still under development and doesn’t cover the entire city,
so taxis are also a necessary form of transportation.
Luckily taxis in Bangkok are affordable and comfortable... that is if traffic

isn’t too heavy. While taxis can often be cheaper (if you’re with 3 or more
people) than other forms of transportation, just keep Bangkok’s horrible
traffic in mind. As soon as you arrive in Bangkok, you’ll notice the near
infinite amount of bright colorful taxis, each color representing a different
company — but all companies are nearly the same, and charge the same.
Taxi Warning:
All taxis should use the fare meter at all times. There are some places in
Bangkok (around touristy areas especially) where taxis will attempt to
charge a set fee for a destination. The price they give is WAY over what
the meter price would be. AVOID taxi drivers that don’t use the meter and
instead walk away and find a different taxi.

Example: If I go out to Khao San Road (a touristy area), I normally walk
about 500 meters away from the area and flag down a moving taxi (not a
waiting taxi) in order to dodge the rip-off drivers who typically wait.
Additionally, while using a meter, there have been some reports of taxi
drivers going clearly out of their way (driving in circles) to raise the price. If
you have no idea where you are going, here are a few tips:
1. Have a Bangkok map out and find where you are and where you want to
go, or follow your phone GPS map as you drive (I use maps.me offline)
2. Show the taxi driver exactly where on the map you are going so the
driver knows you know where you’re going
3. If you suspect any detouring on purpose, feel free to tell the driver you
want to get out, pay your fee, and then find another taxi.
That being said, the majority of taxi drivers in Bangkok are hassle free
and friendly. It’s a shame that around touristy areas some drivers take
advantage of those that don’t know better. I would recommend always
walking a little ways away from an attraction to catch a taxi for a more
positive experience.
Taxi booking apps:
Relatively recent onto the Bangkok taxi scene, but very useful and taking
off in popularity, are taxi booking applications for mobile phones. After you
download an app, you can then reserve a taxi to come and pick you up and
take you to your destination. This is extremely useful for showing the driver
where you want to go, and from my experience, the drivers are typically
better drivers and more safe.
• Grab Taxi: Pay normal taxi meter plus extra 25 THB for service (if you
don’t have a mobile phone you can book by calling 02-021-2500) - this is
the application my wife and I often use the most often.
• Easy Taxi: Pay normal taxi meter plus 20 THB for service
• Uber: Uber, the premium private vehicle service, has had some ups and
downs and disputes in Thailand, but as of now, UberX and UberBLACK
are available. If you’re located in central Bangkok, Uber is extremely
convenient.

Bangkok Public Bus
The bus system in Bangkok is vastly extensive, normally functional, and

cheaper than any other form of transportation in Bangkok (other than
walking).
If you are interested in taking the local bus frequently, I strongly

recommend buying the Bangkok Bus Map made by ThinkNet for 99 THB
($3.32). You can purchase it at 7-Eleven or other convenience stores. I use
the map all the time on routes that I’m not familiar with. It shows you most
of the different buses and their road routes, and is very handy.
Also check out the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority website for a good bus
routes overview. Buses go everywhere in the entire city on main roads and
also to Bangkok’s furthest suburbs.
Here are some general price guidelines:

Orange minibuses: 9 THB ($0.25)
Big buses without air condition: 7 - 8 THB ($0.21 - $0.24)
Air conditioned buses: 12 - 15 THB ($0.36 - $0.45)
Express highway buses: 17 - 36 THB ($0.51 - $1.09)
Operating Hours: Around 4 am - Midnight, some buses are 24 hours

Tuk Tuk
Riding a tuk tuk around Bangkok is

an exciting novelty and fun way to get
around. However, tuk tuks, unlike
taxis, don’t have meters, so you’ll
have to judge for yourself how much
a journey is worth. A trip around
central Bangkok should be anywhere
from 60 - 120 THB - but if there’s traffic, you may pay more. A short five
minute ride should cost around 50 THB.
Tuk Tuk warning: In touristy areas, it is common for tuk tuk drivers
to offer city rides for very low prices (20 THB seems like an awesome
opportunity). Don’t be too excited, these drivers take you on a whirlwind
series of visiting gem stores or other places where they make a commission
off you while wasting your time. Remember, no matter how pushy a driver
may be, you don’t have to feel bad about declining a ride. If the price is too
good to be true, it probably is.
Motorcycle Taxi
Easily the most thrilling way to get

around Bangkok is to take a ride on
a motorcycle taxi. Mortocycle taxis
are normally situated at the base of
neighborhood streets, where buses
and trains don’t go. Many people
might get off the bus or train on the
main road, then transfer to a motorcycle taxi to get into the neighborhood.
But you can negotiate to take a motorcycle anywhere - even across town if
you want. However beware that taking a motorcycle taxi on busy roads in
Bangkok is not the safest way to get around. You’ll notice motorcycle taxi
drivers by their brightly colored vests, often orange or purple, hanging out
at the base of smaller streets or road corners.
Price: 10 - 30 THB ($0.33 - $1) for short rides

10 Favorite Thai Dishes
& Where To Eat Them
Thai food is one of the best reasons to visit Bangkok... and my passion for
Thai food is one of the major reasons I love Thailand so much!
There are hundreds of different Thai dishes you can try when you’re in
Bangkok, but to keep things simple and straightforward, for this part of the
guide, I decided to focus in on 10 of my favorite dishes, and also share a
couple of restaurants where you can try each dish.
Also, if you are interested in going more in-depth into Thai food, take a
browse through EatingThaiFood.com, my blog dedicated to all things Thai
food, and also check out my premium Eating Thai Food Guide eBook.

1. Tom yum goong (ต้มยำ�กุ้ง)
One of the most famous dishes in Thai cuisine, and also one of my favorite
dishes to eat on a daily basis, is tom yum goong (ต้มยำ�กุ้ง), a soup made with
lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chilies, and shrimp.
In Bangkok you’ll find all different types of tom yum goong (ต้มยำ�กุ้ง), but
I love the traditional versions of the soup, where all the creaminess of the
soup comes from the yellow shrimp liver, making it rich and creamy.
Here are two of my favorite places to eat tom yum goong in Bangkok:
1. Mit Ko Yuan (ร้านมิตรโกหย่วน) - This is a longstanding restaurant on Thanon

Dinso (Democracy Monument) that serves a legendary version of tom yum
goong that’s deliciously well balanced in flavor.
2. Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu (ร้านต้มยำ�กุ้งบางลำ�พู) - Though this street

food stall doesn’t look like much from the outside, they make a fine bowl of
tom yum goong.

2. Pla pao (ปลาเผา)
Pla pao (ปลาเผา), which in Thai means roasted fish, typically refers to either
a tilapia or a snakehead fish (both of which are good), that are stuffed with
lemongrass and herbs, coated in a thick layer of salt, and then grilled over
hot charcoal.
The salt crust keeps the fish moist and juicy, and pla pao (ปลาเผา) is always
served with a sauce that typically includes chilies, garlic, lime juice, and fish
sauce, with a hint of sugar to balace the taste.
1. Laab Udon (ร้านลาบอุดร) - This restaurant is located right off the Surasak
BTS station, and they serve a delicious local style grilled fish along with a
full menu of other Isan dishes. The sauces are quite good, and I also like
how they serve some blanched cabbage to go with the fish.
2. Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market - Recommended in the 101

attractions section, Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is one of the best
places to eat salt crusted grilled fish.

3. Som tam (ส้มตำ�)
Som tam (ส้มตำ�), or green papaya salad, although originally from the
northeastern part of the country, is one of the most commonly available
dishes throughout Bangkok. You’ll find it at all Isaan restaurants, and at
coutless street food stalls.
There are many different versions of som tam (ส้มตำ�). Som tam thai is the
sweet and sour version, but if you’re more adventurous, try som tam boo
pla ra, green papaya salad made with fermented fish and crab.
1. Larb Bpet Yasothon (ร้านลาบเป็ดยโสธร (ตรงข้ามสุสาน) - In the evening this

street food stall on the corner of Silom Soi 9 is packed out with customers,
and serves some delicious plates of green papaya salad and other Isaan
favorites.
2. Som Tam Sida (ส้มตำ�สีดา) - This restaurant is located in the alleys of Wang
Lang Market and they serve an amazing array of Isaan food.

4. Pad kra prao (ผัดกระเพรา)
Easily one of the most common day to day dishes to eat in Thailand is pad
kra prao (ผัดกระเพราิ), a choice of meat stir fried with chilies and garlic, and
the most important ingredient: holy basil.
Pad kra prao (ผัดกระเพราิ) is typically stir fried fresh, scooped onto the top of
a plate of rice, and served with the optional (but I think mandatory) fried
egg on the side.
1. Street food stalls - At just about every street food stall throughout
Bangkok that serves stir fried dishes (you’ll see a wok), you can order pad
kra prao (ผัดกระเพราิ) — it’s extremely common, and a simple easy dish.
Random street food stalls are my personal favorite places to eat the dish.
2. Baan Thai Family Recipes - For a high end version of pad kra prao (ผัดกระ
เพราิ), I enjoyed the minced beef with holy basil at a restaurant called Baan
Thai Family Recipes.

5. Boat Noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ)
From chicken noodles to tom yum noodles, Bangkok has a diverse variety
of different noodle dishes. But one of the most popular noodle soup dishes
is boat noodles, known in Thai as kuay teow reua (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ).
The noodles are blanched until soft, then tossed into a bowl with a broth
made with a spoon of pig’s blood that makes the soup rich and flavorful.
1. Doy Kuay Teow Reua (ต้อยก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ) - Located about a 5 minute walk

from Victory Monument, this is one of my go-to boat noodle spots. The
atmosphere at Boat Noodle Alley at Victory Monument is also worth a visit,
but I prefer the noodles here.
2. Saphan Taksin BTS Station Boat Noodles - Not as good to me as the one
above, but still quite good, and conveniently located right below the BTS
station at Saphan Taksin, is a street food stall where you can get a pretty
decent bowl of boat noodles.

6. Beef Noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ)
Along with boat noodles, one of my personal favorite types of noodles to

eat in Bangkok is beef noodles. The beef is typically braised in a medley of
Chinese medicinal herbs. At the best restaurants, they often keep their beef
eternally braising, so the broth develops an incredible depth of flavor.
1. Wattana Panich (วัฒนาพานิช-ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ) - The most mind-blowing thing

about this restaurant is the jacuzzi sized bowl of slow braising beef that sits
at the front of the restaurant. The beef noodles here have a Chinese herbal
taste, and the beef is tender and flavorful.
2. Heng Chun Seng (เฮ้งชุนเส็ง) - While you can get beef noodles at this
restaurant, the best thing to order here is the beef fire pot — an ultimate
hot pot of simmering beef in a garlicky soup, eaten with rice. The beef is
incredibly fragrant and it’s one of my favorite beef eating experiences in
Bangkok.

7. Boo pad pongari (ปูผัดผงกะหรี่)
Thailand is well known for its seafood and curry, and boo pad pongari (ปู
ผัดผงกะหรี่), crab with yellow egg curry, is among the top Thai seafood curry
dishes — especially if you love crab.
The yellow curry is thick and rich from egg, and should have a nice yellow
curry powder aroma, balanced with green onions and chinese celery. The
curry wonderfully complements the sweet crab meat, and with a plate of
freshly steamed rice, it’s incredibly delicious.
1. Soei (ร้านเส่ย) - This is one of my favorite restaurants in Bangkok, and they

serve by far my favorite version of boo pad pongari (ปูผัดผงกะหรี)่ , actually
soft shell crab, in a crazily flavorful sauce, with lots of chilies.
2. Hua Pla Chong Nonsi (video)(หัวปลาช่องนนทรี) - This is a major seafood

restaurant in Bangkok with multiple branches. The original branch is on
Bangkok Rama 3 road, and they serve a decent version of boo pad pongari
(ปูผัดผงกะหรี)่ , which is a little on the sweeter side.

8. Goong pad sataw (กุ้งผัดสะตอ)
Southern Thai food, like I’ve already mentioned in the 101 attractions part
of this guide, is one of my favorite regional variations of Thai cuisine. In
southern Thailand the food is characterized by spicy curries and lots of
turmeric.
One of the southern Thai dishes I could eat everyday is goong pad sataw
(กุ้งผัดสะตอ), shrimp stir fried with stink beans in southern Thai yellow curry
paste. It’s spicy, it’s full of flavor from the curry paste, and the stink beans,
which are crisp and fresh, are one of my favorite ingredients in Thailand.
1. Ruam Dai (ร้านรวมใต้) - This is one of my favorite southern Thai curry

restaurants, located about a 10 minute walk from Wang Lang Market.
They serve all sorts of different southern dishes, including stink beans with
shrimp.
2. The Local - This is a nicer end restaurant, but one of my personal

favorites, and much of their menu includes southern Thai dishes. They also
have goong sataw kapi, shrimp with stink beans and shrimp paste, which is
excellent.

9. Hor mok (ห่อหมก)
Hor mok (ห่อหมก), but really better spelled “haw mok,” is a Thai Portuguese
influenced seafood savory custard. Coconut cream is hand mixed with
curry paste and duck eggs until it turns to an almost meringue texture,
mixed with a variety of seafood, and steamed in banana leaf cups.
If you get a good home-made hor mok (ห่อหมก), that’s prepared the
traditional way by hand, it can be unbelievably delicious.
1. Khao Gaeng Ruttana (ข้าวแกงรัตนา) - This restaurant at Nang Loeng

Market, is one of the top curry spots in Bangkok, and they often have a tray
of hor mok (ห่อหมก) available. Just make sure you arrive early, or they might
be sold out.
2. Mae Boon Ma Haw Mok Pla Chon (แม่บุญมา ห่อหมกปลาช่อน) - This stall at
Sriyan Market serves excellent haw mok made with snakehead fish.

10. Nam prik kapi (น้ำ�พริกกะปิ)
Nam prik kapi (น้ำ�พริกกะปิ) is such a common everyday dish in Thailand that
it’s often not as well represented in Thai cuisine as it should be. Nam prik is
any type of chili dipping sauce, and kapi is shrimp paste — so it’s a shrimp
paste chili dipping sauce.
The chili dipping sauce is typically available at all food markets and some
restaurants, and it’s usually eaten with a plate of fresh raw and blanched
vegetabes, fish, and rice.
1. Street food stall on Sukhumvit Soi 101 - At lunch time on weekdays, this
little street food stall serves a good selection of different nam priks. It gets a
bit busy, so best to go at about 11 am or so.
2. Local markets - If you go to any local market throughout Bangkok,

you’ll see a stall with an abundance of colorful vegetables and a variety of
different chili sauce dips. You can usually get 10 or 20 THB worth of chili
sauce and choose your own vegetables to go with it.

Safety Information
Unfortunately Bangkok has made it to the front page of the news for bad
things on numerous occasions.
And while some of the events that have occurred have been truly atrocious,
in my opinion Bangkok remains a safe and relatively hassle free big city to
visit. I would like to quickly go over a few tips about safety when you visit
Bangkok.
First of all, for what it’s worth, I’ve been living in Bangkok and exploring
the city for many years now, and I’ve almost never felt threatened in any
way. For the size and busyness of Bangkok, the city is in my opinion quite
safe.
However, I would never say that Bangkok is an extremely safe city (I’d
never say that about any city), because it’s always possible to be in the
wrong place at the wrong time, even in the safest statistical place on earth.
Here are a few Bangkok safety tips, which in reality can be put to practice
wherever you travel in the world.

Daily Precautions
Pickpockets – Pickpockets, like in
any big city or busy areas, are not
unheard of in Bangkok. Never carry
your wallet in your back pocket, and
likewise if you carry a purse, make
sure it has a zip closure. If you carry
a bag or purse when you’re walking
around, or on public transportation,
keep it snugly on your shoulder or
wrapped in your arm.
Mobile phones – Busting out your

iPhone or other fancy mobile device
in a busy market always makes you
vulnerable. I had a friend who was
walking through a Bangkok fresh
market while texting someone on
her iPhone. Someone swooped by,
grabbed it, and it was gone forever.
This is a lesson to learn from. I can say that it’s typically not a problem to
walk down the street using your phone, but always remember that there
is a risk, and try to not be too open about using your phone walking in
crowded places.
Motorcycles – Riding on the back of motorcycles is fun and one of the

most convenient ways to get anywhere in Bangkok (and fast). That being
said, the majority of road accidents in Bangkok include motorcycles. I’m
not telling you not to take motorcycles, I take them too, but just know that
they aren’t the safest mode of transport and it’s not always a good idea to
take them on major roads. If your motorbike driver has an extra helmet,
which they occasionally do, put it on. Another thing about motorcycles
is that if you are carrying a bag or purse, keep it between you and the
motorbike driver, rather than dangling off your shoulder or neck.
Most pickpockets and small thieves in Bangkok are small risk takers who
are just looking for easy things to steal. If you don’t give them an easy

chance, they won’t do anything — so keep this in mind, and try to act more
accordingly all the time as a general safety precaution.
Common scams
Bangkok gets a lot of tourism, and for this reason there are a fair amount
of scams, almost exclusively in the major touristy areas of town or
surrounding the most famous attractions that tourists visit. Here are some
Bangkok safety tips for some of the most common scams.
Bangkok tuk tuk and gems scam – A tuk tuk driver will approach you
saying he’ll take you anywhere or even give you a tour for an absurdly low
20 THB or something like that. He’s serious too, but he’ll then proceed to
take you on a whirlwind tour of Bangkok while taking you to multiple gem
stores as he collects a nice commission. If it sounds too good to be true,
even in Bangkok, it is. The same idea can also happen with custom tailor
stores. A tour guide will take you on a tour for a really cheap price and then
deliver you to all sorts of tailor stores. It’s mostly a time wasting scam.
Attraction is closed – Another very common scam is when someone

approaches you and says that “this attraction is closed today,” for some
fake reason. He then proceeds to offer you something else, and he’ll be
happy to take you there, where again he’ll get a commission. To combat
these kinds of scams, 1) always make sure you walk all the way up to the
entrance of the attraction yourself and see if it is actually open or closed,
and 2) know the opening hours and times of the attraction you’re visiting.
Taking a taxi (also see more under transportation) - Remember this: No

matter what taxi color or what time it is, a taxi should ALWAYS use the
meter. If the driver offers you a fixed price, it’s not a scam, but it’s sure well
over the meter price of the place you’re going. When a taxi driver gives you
a fixed price, politely close the door, walk away and find another taxi. This
is especially common in touristy areas of town near the Grand Palace and
Wat Phra Kaew.
Bar nightlife scams – Just as is the same around the world, nightlife
areas and drinks always puts you in a more vulnerable position, so always

use caution. If possible, go out to a nightclub or bar with some friends.
Also, be alert and be cautious with overly fake friendly people who
approach you in a non-genuine kind of way. One common nightlife scam
is advertising an adult show for cheap and then once you go in, forcing you
to purchase outrageously expensive drinks before you are released. If any
situation feels strange, get out of it as fast as you can.
Scammers are extremely skilled, but keeping yourself calm, thinking things
through and using common sense is often enough to beat them. Don’t
make quick decisions. Think first.
Protests / Riots
As the political and everything capital of Thailand, Bangkok is and probably
will be in the future, the scene of riots and protests, many of which have
been broadcast around the world. Sometimes they are predictable, other
times they seem to come out of nowhere.
Some of the protests in the past have been violent. However, the thing to
remember is that the protests and protesters are typically there to make
a specific point, not just to destroy everything in sight or to hurt innocent
people. If you were to get into the middle of a protest, of course you’d be at
potential risk of getting caught up in a crossfire. But if there happens to be
a protest when you’re in Bangkok, just stay away from the area, and if you
pass, don’t stop to see what’s going on or get in close, and you should fine.
Bangkok is a giant city, and while there may be a protest taking place near
government offices, you won’t even know anything is happening while
you’re shopping at a mall or eating street food. In reality even when there’s
a problem in Bangkok, 99.9% of the city is functioning and life continues as
normal.
Overall, Bangkok is quite a safe city to visit, and people are friendly and
helpful. Remember to keep alert, look in all directions before crossing
the streets, keep your valuables hidden or pickpocket-proof when you’re
walking through crowded areas, and you should have a wonderful and safe
time visiting Bangkok.

Street Food Safety
Note: This article is also featured in
the Eating Thai Food Guide.
I was in Chiang Mai one day and

purchased a baggie of grilled meat
on skewers; I got a few sticks of
grilled pork and a stick of grilled
chicken intestines. I ate the pork
first, and it was marvelous, fresh,
and tasty. Then I pulled out the
skewer of chicken intestines from the bag, and something immediately
smelled a little off. I smelled it again, but continued on and took a big bite
(that was a mistake); It was very rotten and probably from yesterday. I spit
it out.

This is hardly the normal case in Thailand — In fact in years of eating street
food, this has only happened to me a few times. But the point is, you need
to be on your guard, no matter where you eat in this world, and if your nose
and taste buds tell you something is wrong, there probably is something
wrong, so stop eating it immediately.
Overall, food in Thailand, including street food is safe to eat. I can

personally say that I’ve eaten countless meals in Thailand at restaurants
ranging from indoor restaurants to the dingiest of street food stalls, and
I’ve never really had a problem. I use the ice and drink water at street food
stalls, and likewise haven’t had a problem either. However, no matter how
sanitary the food is in any country, there’s always a possibility of eating
the wrong thing at the wrong place. So therefore, it’s a wise idea to take
precaution and use your own personal judgement to decide whether to
eat something or not. No matter how tempting something looks, if your
instincts tell you it’s bad, don’t eat it (or stop eating it).
As a side note, to be honest with you, most of the cases of food poisoning
that I’ve heard of in Thailand, people have told me they got it from a
touristy or nicer restaurant and not street food stalls — interesting, isn’t

it? Again, the point is, it doesn’t matter if you’re eating at a 5 star hotel or
eating on the streets, we should always pay attention, but don’t over-worry.
Know yourself & your stomach
The first step to eating street food is knowing your own stomach and your
sensitivities. If you tend to get stomach aches or problems easily, you’ve got
to be more cautious — this could involve not eating anything raw or being
careful with ice. Know yourself and what you can and can’t eat.
Spices and chilies
One of the main reasons visitors to

Thailand occasionally experience
stomach issues is because of the
spices and chilies used in Thai
cooking. This is not really anything
too much to worry about, unless you
have a long bus ride ahead of you!
Fresh and hot food
Heat kills bacteria. So something

that’s made to order and served
hot and fresh, like a bowl of boiling
hot noodles, or a freshly stir fried
plate of chicken with basil, is on the
whole, going to be safer to eat than
say for instance Thai rice and curry
(which is normally pre-cooked and sits out in pans waiting for customers to
order, and often served room temperature). If you’re concerned, stick with
food that’s served hot and fresh.
Also, if you see a restaurant that’s full of locals eating, it’s often a good sign,
not only that they serve delicious food, but that they serve fresh food. The
last thing a well known successful restaurant, that attracts many locals each
day, wants to do is make their customers sick.

Seafood
Seafood, especially shellfish, are one

of the quickest types of food to spoil.
If you can see a restaurant is going
to cook the seafood fresh, and if you
can see the seafood is in the fridge
or on ice, you might go for it. But
if it’s laying around in the hot sun,
most seafood options probably aren’t the wisest choice.
Coconut milk
Another ingredient that you’ll

commonly find in Thailand is
coconut milk, which also spoils very
quickly in hot weather. The good
thing is, street food vendors know
this, and at curry stalls, the vendors
routinely heat up and bring to a boil
the coconut milk based curries so they don’t spoil. However you should still
be cautious. Also, little coconut filled snacks and sweets, especially when
it’s really hot, can go bad quickly and normally you can smell they are bad.
Water
I’ve asked many Thais about the

water in Thailand, and everyone
says that it’s overall safe to drink,
yet many people, Thais included,
do not drink the water out of the
tap straight. Why? The reason is
because of the old pipes and water
system that can collect bacteria or other parasites as it passes through,
and often the water has a high level of metal in it (that would probably be
harmful with years and years of drinking). The good news is, it’s really easy
to buy water, drink bottled water at restaurants, or re-fill bottles (usually

1 THB per liter) at reverse osmosis filling stations which you’ll find all
over Thailand (often outside of convenience stores or small apartments
/ condos). This being said, unless your stomach is really sensitive, you
should be completely fine using tap water to brush your teeth and rinse
things (like fruit or vegetables). This is normally why I consider it safe
to eat raw vegetables and herbs in Thailand. However this is a bit of a
personal choice you need to consider.
Ice
The ice industry in Thailand is

huge, and ice is served at just about
every restaurant you will go to, and
used in fruit shakes and just about
every other drink. There are small
ice factories located within every
neighborhood and market in the
cities of Thailand. Every restaurant in the area normally purchases their
ice from the nearest little ice factory, and these ice makers, especially in
bigger cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai, normally use filtered water. So
ice is generally safe to use in Thailand. However, occasionally at street food
stalls, the vendors might carelessly (or accidentally) put the drinking ice
next to raw chicken or fish, or something like that, and that’s what could
cause problems. This is not something to worry about, but if you are eating
at a street food stall that doesn’t exactly have cleanliness and organization
going for it, there’s no obligation to use their ice — just grab a bottle of
water instead. Overall though, you shouldn’t have a problem using ice at
restaurants when you’re in Thailand. Vendors that only sell drinks, like
Thai iced tea, should be totally fine as well.
Conclusion
Overall, knowing yourself and your stomach, and using your natural
instincts and common sense, are the things that really go a long ways
when it comes to food safety and eating in Thailand. Do be careful and use
judgement about what and where you eat, but at the same there’s no need
to over worry.

Thai Cultural Information
The Royal Monarchy in Thailand is the supreme force and deserves

ultimate respect in the Kingdom. Disrespect is an offense that is punishable
by law. It’s best to not even get involved in any conversation about the
Monarchy.
Buddhism is the dominant religious practice of around 95% of Thais and

there are temples all over Bangkok. Whenever visiting a temple, make
sure to keep your voice lowered, remove your shoes before entering any
building, don’t touch any shrines or statues, and confirm that it is alright to
take photos (in most temples it’s fine). Also, out of respect, it’s best to dress
in long pants and shirts that do not reveal shoulders.
In relation to Buddhism, you’ll see many monks throughout Bangkok, both

inside and outside of temples. Females are not permitted to touch a monk,
so if you are a female and a monk comes passing by, be respectful and
move to the side to let him pass. Public transportation normally has a few
designated seats for monks, so be sure to leave those free when possible.
A person’s head is the most important and sacred part of anyone. Be

careful to not touch someones head, especially someone that is older than
you. It can be taken as a sign of disrespect and an overall annoyance.
The Thai “wai” bow of greeting is a great way to show respect to elders.
Though most Thais tolerate all forms of greeting, if you take initiative to
greet older Thai people with a “wai,” they will genuinely appreciate it.
Like in many cultures around the world, the bottom of the feet are the most
dirty and lowest point of the body in Thai culture. Don’t point at anything
with your feet and try not to expose the sole of your shoe to anyone (this
means be careful when you cross your legs sitting in a public place).
Likewise, if you happen to drop money, remember to not stop it from
rolling with your foot!
Outward displays of anger and annoyance are not the preferred forms
of dealing with emotions when in a Thai cultural setting. Hold back and
calmly work things out without raising your voice if you ever get into a
conflict situation.
Displays of affection and love (including hugging and kissing) are frowned
upon in public areas of Thailand. Holding hands is fine, but anything
further should be avoided when in public.
In general, you will be rewarded by showing outward gestures of kindness

and politeness to anyone while in Bangkok. People are friendly and
understanding, yet some get frustrated with recurring disrespectful
behavior from foreign visitors.
Let’s all do our best to be respectful while in Thailand.

Medical Information
In case of an emergency in Bangkok, the number to call is 191. Here are 3 of

Bangkok’s best hospitals:
1. Bumrungrad Medical Center (โรงพยาบาลบำ�รุงราษฎร์)

33 Sukhumvit 3 (Soi Nana Nua), Wattana, Bangkok, 10110. Tel: +662 667
1000
33 สุขุมวิท ซอย 3 (นานาเหนือ) เขตวัฒนา กรุงเทพฯ 10110 โทรศัพท์ : 0-2667-1000
2. Siriraj Hospital (โรงพยาบาลศิริราช )

2 Prannok road, Siriraj, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700. Tel. 02-419-7000
2 ถนนพรานนก แขวงศิริราช เขตบางกอกน้อย กรุงเทพฯ 10700 โทร. 02-419-7000
3. King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (โรงพยาบาลจุฬาลงกรณ์)

1873 Rama 4 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. Tel (662) - 256 4000
1873 ถนน พระรามที่ 4 เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ 10330 โทร 02-256-4000

Sample Prices in Bangkok
For these prices I’ve used 1 USD = 33 THB (but do check current exchange
rates which does fluctuate).
Food
• Single plate meal on the street: 30 - 40 THB ($1 - $1.33)
• Piece of fresh fruit on the street: 10 THB ($0.33)
• Thai instant noodles: 5 THB ($0.17)
• Small bag of snacks or crisps: 15 - 30 THB ($0.50 - $1)
• Single plate street meal: 30 - 40 THB ($1 - $1.33)
• Large street meal: 100 THB ($3.33)
• Sit down nicer Thai restaurant meal: 200 - 400 THB ($6.66 - $13.33)
• Japanese sushi buffet: 400 - 500 THB ($13.33 - $16.66)
• Korean barbecue buffet: 300 - 500 THB ($10 - $16.66)
• Very fancy dinner: 1000 THB ($33.33)
• Brunch buffet at the Four Seasons: 1500 THB ($50)
Drinks
• 1.5 L bottle of water - 13 THB ($0.43)
• Can of soda: 12 - 20 THB ($0.40 - $0.66)

• Thai energy drink (Red Bull, M-150, Carabao): 10 THB ($0.33)
• 650 ml bottle of beer (Singha, Leo, Chang): 50 - 70 THB ($1.66 - $2.33)
• 1 L bottle of cheapest liquor: 100 - 200 THB ($3.33 - $6.66)
• 1 L bottle of imported liquor (Ex. Absolut Vodka): 1000 THB ($33.33)
Accommodation
• Dorm bed: 200 - 400 THB ($6.66 - $13.33)
• Double room: 300 - 1000 THB ($10 - $33.33)
• Nice hotel room: 1000 - 2000 THB ($33.33 - $66.66)
• Extremely nice hotel room: $100 or more
Street Shopping
• Local made t-shirt: 100 - 200 THB ($3.33 - $6.66)
• Pair of pants: 200 - 400 THB ($6.66 - $13.33)
• Shorts: 100 - 300 THB ($3.33 - $10)
Entertainment
• 1 hour Thai massage: 200 - 400 THB ($6.66 - $13.33)
• Movie at a theater: 100 - 200 THB ($3.33 - $6.66)
• Muay Thai fight entrance: 1000 - 2000 THB ($33.33 - $66.66)
Necessities / Other
• Tube of toothpaste: 50 THB ($1.66)
• Bottle of deodorant: 100 THB ($3.33)
Looking to save money?

Use only a fan (instead of air-con) in accommodation
Eat mostly local Thai street food or at neighborhood restaurants
Fill up your water bottle at filtered water dispensers (instead of buying new
water bottles from 7-Eleven everyday)
Take public buses and the river boat for transportation
Go places by yourself instead of on organized tours
Buy fruit at the market and cut it up yourself
Take advantage of all the free activities that Bangkok has to offer

Additional Resources
Useful Posts & Blogs:
• 100 Bangkok Foods - Lots of Thai dishes to try!

• 16 Bangkok Food Streets - Areas to discover more Thai street food
• Bkkfatty.com - My friend Dwight’s blog about food and things in Bangkok
• BangkokGlutton.com - Chawadee’s excellent Thai food blog
• RichardBarrow.com - Latest news about Bangkok from Richard Barrow
• Jamie’s Phuket - If you’re heading to Phuket, Jamie’s blog is packed with
info
• Backpacking Southeast Asia Guide - Destinations outside of Thailand
Useful Bangkok videos:
• 2 Weeks in Bangkok video series

• 25 Things to Do in Bangkok

Thank You!
Thank you very much for purchasing a copy of the eBook: 101 Things To
Do In Bangkok. I hope it has helped to spark your interest and excitement
to the endless possibilities of things to do, see, and eat when you’re in
Bangkok.
If you have any questions about your stay in Bangkok, or just want to get in
touch, e-mail me at migrationology@gmail.com.
Have an incredible time discovering Bangkok!
- Mark and Ying Wiens

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Contents

Introduction: Read First. . . . . . . 4 28. Wat Rakang (Bell Temple). . . . . . . 40

About Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 29. Wat Yannawa (Boat Temple) . . . . . . 41

Section 2: Historical Temples. . . 32 Section 4: Entertainment . . . . . 64

Section 5: Shopping & Markets. . 75 94. Bangkok Coffee Shops. . . . . . . . .110

Known in Thai as Krung Thep

With museums to cater to nearly

One could create an entire 101 list of

I flew to Bangkok in early 2009

I stayed for about two weeks.

But I didn’t leave Southeast Asia.

It was at this time that I settled in Bangkok, rented my first studio

English teaching wasn’t for me.

It was also in Bangkok where I met Ying, who I am blessed to have as my

Thank you again for your support!

Section 1: Museums & Galleries (art, crafts, teakwood mansion)

My personal favorite recommendation

Great family activity

Located outside central Bangkok - more of a day trip attraction

Thai Directions: Within the description box, you’ll notice the

Click map to view in Google Maps

Known also as the Artist’s House, Baan

Jim Thompson was an American man

Thai Directions (for Taxi):

Prince and Princess Chumbhot of Nagara

M.R. Kukrit Pramoj was a former Thai prime

Kamthieng House Museum, located at

The Bangkok National Museum is one of

Ban Baat, known in English as the Monk’s

This museum is quite a trek from central

Volunteering can be one of the most

FFAC Orphanage presents an opportunity

The artfully designed Bangkok Art

Housed in a brand new, state of the art

The Numthong Gallery was started in 1997

You’ll notice all sorts of fake brand goods

Also known as the Bangkok Folk Museum,

Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm on Monday - Friday

If seashells weren’t already your passion, they

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm daily (but occasionally

Known in Thai as “Wat Chang Sam Sien,” the

The Siriraj Medical Museum, also known as

Dress code: No shorts or sleeveless shirts,

Dress code: No shorts or sleeveless shirts,

So if you plan to visit a few of these most famous attractions in Bangkok,

If there’s one Bangkok attraction that nearly

Wat Pho is famous for two main things:

Standing proud overlooking the Chao Phraya

Wat Traimit Temple, in Yaowarat Chinatown,

Known in full as Wat Benchamabophit, the

Located right in the heart of Yaowarat,

Wat Rakang is an interesting temple in

Wat Yannawa is mainly famous because of

Wat Saket, also known as Pu Khao Tong or

Thai Directions (for Taxi):

Although Thailand has never officially been

Lumpini Park (Suan Lumpini) is a giant